Finance Partner - HSS Hire

Grafton Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction supply company in Ireland is seeking a Finance Partner for a 14-month fixed-term contract. This role will support finance operations and integrate with the Chadwicks Group's processes. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of finance leadership experience, excellent analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a finance leadership role in a multi-site business.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor weekly and monthly revenue results vs budget/forecast.
• Develop and execute change management plans.
• Lead the implementation and integration of new processes within finance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

ERP systems

Job description

Finance Partner – HSS Hire Ireland – Fixed Term Contract (14 Months)

HSS Hire Ireland, now part of Chadwicks Group. Based in the HSS Hire business, we now have an opportunity to join our team on a temporary basis, supporting the HSS Finance function in the role of Finance Partner, reporting directly to HSS Hire Managing Director.

Chadwicks Group, a top 10 listed "Great Place to Work" company, is the market leader in builders merchanting in Ireland with almost 2000 colleagues across ROI & NI. Our brands include HSS Hire Ireland, MacNaughton Blair (NI), Cork Builders Providers, Panelling Centre, Davies, Telfords, Heiton Steel, Morgans Timber, Proline and Sitetech representing a significant brand presence across the island of Ireland.

Principle Objective

The Finance Partner joins at an exciting time as HSS Hire is integrating into the Chadwicks Group. This is a key appointment and will be responsible for supporting finance operations for the HSS business whilst also aligning systems & processes to Chadwicks Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring weekly and monthly revenue results vs budget/forecast
• Forecasting / Budgeting
• Data extraction and analysis
• Build & maintain financial models for scenario planning, profitability, and Capex
• Monitor and review weekly KPIs
• Act as finance liaison to all other teams both within HSS Hire and Chadwicks
• Lead the implementation and integration of new processes and systems within the finance department as HSS Hire aligns to Chadwicks Group Finance processes
• Develop and execute change management plans to ensure a smooth integration to Chadwicks Group.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to gain buy-in and support for process improvements and changes.

Key Requirements

• Qualified accountant with minimum of 5 years of experience in a finance leadership role in a multi‑site business of scale. PLC experience is advantageous.
• Strong leadership and team‑building capabilities, with a focus on fostering a collaborative and high‑performing work environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook etc) and ERP systems, with experience optimizing these tools.

Contract Type

• Temporary (14 months) full time
• Full time 37.5 hour contract
• Working week Monday to Friday (Hybrid Working)

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Chadwicks Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

DISCLAIMER: Chadwicks Group reserves the right at any time to change, delete, or add to any of the provisions of this Role Profile at its sole discretion and it is the colleagues responsibility to familiarise themselves with these changes. Furthermore, the provisions of this Role Profile are designed by Chadwicks Group to serve as guidelines rather than absolute responsibilities and duties.