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Finance Director Executive Search
Robert Walters is a leading provider of Finance Director executive search, partnering with UK organisations to appoint senior finance leaders who drive performance, strengthen governance and support long-term commercial growth. Our specialist FD head-hunters leverage deep market insight, rigorous assessment and extensive networks to help businesses secure high-impact Finance Directors across all sectors.
Connect with Ireland’s top senior finance leaders
Our Finance Director recruitment specialists partner with organisations across Ireland to identify leaders who can enhance financial performance, improve reporting and support operational decision-making. Combining local market expertise with global reach, we deliver high-impact FD appointments across a range of business contexts.Ready to begin your finance director executive search? Speak with our team or submit your vacancy for a confidential discussion.
Why choose Robert Walters for Finance Director searches in Ireland?
Our Finance Director executive search offering combines local expertise with international capability to deliver senior finance hires that drive measurable business impact:
- Strong track record placing Finance Directors across Irish and international businesses
- Access to a highly engaged network of FDs, Group FDs and senior commercial finance leaders
- Expertise supporting SME, scaling and private equity-backed organisations
- Insight-led approach informed by salary trends, talent availability and market conditions
- Tailored, confidential search processes for sensitive senior appointments
- End-to-end delivery, from talent mapping, role definition, through to onboarding.
Access to leadership assessment and coaching to support FD transition and performance.
Sectors & industries we recruit Finance Directors across:
We support organisations across Ireland to find financial leaders suited to sector-specific needs and various levels of business maturity. Whether you need an interim or long-term FD, here are some sectors our Finance Director recruitment agency support searches across:
- Financial Services & Insurance
- Technology, SaaS & FinTech
- Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences
- Manufacturing, Engineering & Industrial
- Retail, Consumer & Ecommerce
- Property, Construction & Infrastructure
- Professional Services
- Private Equity & high-growth businesses
- Multinational / FDI organisations
Irish Finance Director salaries
Stay competitive in Ireland’s talent market with our Finance Director salary insights. Explore compensation trends, including salary, bonus and benefits, to benchmark your offering and attract high-calibre finance leaders.
Talent development for Finance Directors
Support your Finance Director hire beyond placement with our leadership development and coaching programmes. We help finance leaders transition effectively, strengthen capability and drive impact within your organisation.
Your dedicated search partner
Suzanne Feeney
Executive Finance Recruitment, Ireland
Suzanne is Country Manager for Robert Walters Ireland and leads senior finance hiring across the Irish market. She partners with organisations to appoint top Finance Directors who can support growth, improve financial visibility and deliver strong commercial decision-making, drawing on over 20 years’ experience and a well-established network.
Submit a hiring requirement
Tell us about your requirement, and a member of the team will be in touch to arrange a no-obligation discussion.
Bespoke salary benchmarking
Using a combination of our own data, publicly available insights and our recruitment experts, we build bespoke overviews of the salaries and benefits required to attract talent.
FAQs
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What current trends are shaping Finance Director hiring in Ireland?
In 2026, hiring of Finance Directors in Ireland is influenced by continued growth in multinational investment, private equity activity and scaling domestic businesses.
Organisations are increasingly seeking FDs who can combine strong financial control with commercial insight and experience supporting growth.
Demand is particularly strong for leaders with experience in transformation, systems improvement and multi-entity reporting, reflecting the evolving needs of modern finance functions.
To discuss current Finance Director recruitment trends in Ireland, contact our team or submit your requirement today.
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Why do organisations choose Robert Walters for Finance Director recruitment in Ireland?
Organisations choose Robert Walters for Finance Director executive search in Ireland due to our combination of deep local expertise and access to an international talent network.
We support businesses ranging from SMEs to multinational organisations with tailored, insight-led search solutions.
Our ability to deliver both permanent and interim Finance Director hires, combined with a rigorous and confidential process, ensures we consistently secure high-quality senior finance talent.
Partner with our Finance Director recruitment specialists in Ireland by getting in touch or submitting a vacancy.
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Can you support hiring for international businesses in Ireland?
Yes – we support multinational and FDI organisations hiring Finance Directors in Ireland, leveraging our global network to identify candidates with international experience and cross-border capability.
This is particularly valuable for businesses establishing or scaling Irish operations, where finance leaders need to balance local compliance requirements with global reporting structures.
Access our international Finance Director talent pool by contacting our executive search team today.
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How do you deliver Finance Director executive search?
Our Finance Director executive search process is tailored to each organisation and begins with a detailed consultation to define the role, reporting structure and strategic objectives.
From there, we conduct targeted market mapping, candidate identification and rigorous assessment to ensure alignment on capability, experience and cultural fit.
We understand that many senior hires are sensitive, particularly in cases such as succession planning, restructuring or confidential business change.
Our search process is designed to be fully discreet, using targeted outreach, controlled candidate engagement and confidential shortlisting to protect both client and candidate interests.
Throughout the process, we provide clear insight into the Ireland talent market, helping you make informed decisions while maintaining complete confidentiality from initial brief through to offer and onboarding.
To discuss a confidential Finance Director search in Ireland, contact our team or submit your requirement today.