Group Finance Manager

Fexco; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote or hybrid working

International exposure

Career development

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Fexco, a global payments and business services group, is seeking a qualified Group Finance Manager to own the group reporting, streamline the monthly consolidation and oversee the annual statements.

You will work closely with the Group Financial Controller, Strategy & Tax teams, advising on transactions and driving IFRS compliance, controls and continuous improvement with AI-driven initiatives. Occasional attendance at Head Office in Kerry is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent.
• Post-qualification experience in group financial reporting and multi-entity consolidation.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and year-end statutory audits.
• Experience managing external auditor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation process.
• Present results to the Board and provide quarterly insights.
• Lead the preparation of annual group financial statements.
• Advise on transactions impacting the group's reporting.
• Support junior team development and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Advanced Excel

IFRS expertise

Consolidation / ERP experience

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)

Tools

HFM

Oracle

ERP systems

Job description

Fexco has spent over 40 years turning Fresh Thinking into real results - growing into a world leader in Payments technology and Business Services, employing more than 3,000 people and delivering solutions across more than 50 markets worldwide.

Proudly Irish-owned, Fexco continues to grow organically and through acquisition, and its Group Finance function sits right at the centre of that growth - supporting the strategic decisions that shape where Fexco goes next.

At Fexco, you will have the opportunity to engage in a wide remit of Strategy, M&A and cross divisional activity. If you are interested in a role that allows you to deliver accounting guidance that really makes a difference within a business, and a career backed by a company built on curiosity and genuine collaborative partnerships, Fexco is the perfect place to take that next step.

The Role

We're looking for a qualified Group Finance Manager to join our Group Finance team and take ownership of group financial reporting. You'll lead and streamline the monthly consolidation process, manage preparation of annual group financial statements, and work with our Group Financial Controller, Strategy & Tax teams to advise on transactions that will shape the future of our business.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced qualified accountant with strong technical grounding in IFRS who wants to step into a leadership role within a fast-moving, internationally diversified group – collaborating with our experienced financial reporting team.

As the role evolves, we are looking for the candidate to proactively explore and embed AI solutions to simplify workflow, improve productivity and create capacity for higher-value activities.

Attendance at the Head Office in Kerry will be required on an occasional basis, as necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the preparation and review of the monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated results for the group, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS.
• Present financial results to our Board of Directors and provide quarterly insight to the Board.
• Manage preparation of the annual Group financial statements.

Technical Accounting & Transactions

• Research, document and advise on the accounting treatment for new and complex transactions, and assess the impact of new accounting standards on the group.
• Own and maintain group accounting policies, ensuring consistent application and providing technical guidance across subsidiaries.

Leadership & Business Partnering

• Build and manage strong working relationships with Legal, Company Secretarial, Tax, Treasury and international Business Partner teams to ensure financial reporting reflects the full commercial picture.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen financial controls and improve financial reporting systems and processes across the group.
• Provide clear, well-supported analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders to aid decision-making.
• Support the development of junior team members within the overall Finance Team.

Standard Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) trained in either a top-tier practice or large multinational.
• Post-qualification experience in group financial reporting and multi-entity consolidation, ideally within a multinational or similar group structure.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS, with hands-on experience of group accounting for business combinations.
• Proven experience managing year-end statutory audits and the external auditor relationship.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail, balanced with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with stakeholders across finance and non-finance teams.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with consolidation or ERP systems (e.g. HFM, Oracle, or similar) is a plus.
• Highly organised, able to manage competing deadlines during busy reporting cycles.
• A proactive, curious mindset with a genuine interest in continuous improvement including pushing AI and automation first.

What We Offer

• Flexible remote or hybrid working arrangements.
• A genuinely diverse, international business with real cross-border exposure.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career development within a financially strong, growing group.
• A collaborative, values-led culture built on Inclusivity, Curiosity, Integrity and Accountability.