Commercial Finance Director

Michael Page International (Ireland) Limited; Ireland; On-site; EUR 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Private healthcare contribution

Company pension plan

Life assurance

Sick pay enhancement

35 days leave

Employee share scheme discount

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page International (Ireland) Limited is seeking a commercially focused finance leader to partner with the Managing Director and senior leadership. The role will steer strategy, governance, and performance across financial reporting, budgeting and transformation initiatives.

You will lead ERP, data and BI initiatives, drive cross-functional improvements and build high-performing finance and technology teams to support sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with significant senior finance leadership experience.
• Experience in fast-moving, high-volume operational environments (distribution, FMCG, industrial services or manufacturing).
• Strong commercial capability across pricing, margin, profitability, cash and working capital improvement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Managing Director and leadership team to shape strategy and improve performance.
• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, controls, audit and governance.
• Drive profitability through pricing, margin, cost-to-serve, working capital and ROI.

Skills

Strategic finance leadership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Business partnering

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Data and BI tools

Job description

• Operate as a key partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership team.
• Commercial strategy, profitability, working capital & transformation.

About Our Client

Our client is a market-leading international business with an established Irish operation and significant global scale. The company is investing in technology, operational improvement and sustainable growth, creating an exciting environment for a commercially focused finance leader.

Job Description

• Partner with the Managing Director and leadership team to shape strategy, strengthen decision-making and improve overall business performance.
• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, controls, statutory compliance, audit and governance.
• Drive profitable growth through commercial insight across pricing, margin, cost-to-serve, working capital and return on investment.
• Oversee the technology roadmap, including ERP systems, data, business intelligence, automation and digital improvement.
• Lead cross-functional process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, accountability and operational performance.
• Develop high-performing finance, technology and sustainability teams while building capability and succession across the business.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified accountant, ideally ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, with significant senior finance leadership experience.
• Proven experience in a fast-moving, high-volume operational environment, ideally distribution, FMCG, industrial services or manufacturing.
• Strong commercial capability across pricing, margin, cost-to-serve, profitability, cash and working capital improvement.
• Demonstrated ownership of financial reporting, controls, governance, audit, budgeting and strategic planning.
• Experience leading ERP, systems, data, digital or technology-enabled transformation, including business adoption and benefits realisation.
• Credible and resilient people leader who can partner with the Managing Director, influence senior stakeholders, challenge constructively and develop high-performing teams.

What's on Offer

• Competitive senior leadership salary circa €140,000 and participation in the Directors' Bonus Scheme.
• Company car or car allowance, plus a private healthcare contribution.
• Company pension plan, life assurance and enhanced company sick pay.
• 35 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Access to a discounted employee share scheme and comprehensive leadership development opportunities.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.