Group Head of Finance

Axios International; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned finance leader to oversee the full finance function across multiple entities and geographies in Ireland. You will manage AR/AP, cash flow, and consolidation, while guiding budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.

Strong controls, compliance, and executive reporting to the CEO and Board are essential. The role requires a qualified accountant with extensive experience in international or multi-entity environments and hands-on SAP B1 proficiency.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA)
• Hands-on experience with SAP Business One (SAP B1) is essential
• At least 10 years of progressive finance experience including leadership in multi- entity or international environments
• Experience in SME or growing organizations with hands-on operational responsibility
• Proven experience managing AR, AP, and operational finance processes
• Hands-on, pragmatic approach with ability to operate at strategic and operational levels

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the full finance function across multiple entities and geographies
• Manage Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and outsourced finance partners
• Ensure strong cash flow management and working capital control
• Own monthly management accounts across multiple entities and countries, including consolidation
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Maintain robust financial controls, compliance, and audit readiness
• Provide financial insight and decision support to the CEO
• Provide timely monthly and quarterly reports to the CEO and the Board

Skills

financial planning

budgeting

forecasting

cash flow management

working capital control

financial controls

audit readiness

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

financial consolidation

Education

ACCA

ACA

CIMA

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the full finance function across multiple entities and geographies
• Manage Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and outsourced finance partners
• Ensure strong cash flow management and working capital control
• Own monthly management accounts across multiple entities and countries, including consolidation
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Maintain robust financial controls, compliance, and audit readiness
• Provide financial insight and decision support to the CEO
• Provide timely monthly and quarterly reports to the CEO and the Board

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA)
• Strong hands‑on experience with SAP Business One (SAP B1) is essential
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in finance, including leadership roles in multi‑entity or international environments
• Experience in SME or growing organizations with hands‑on operational responsibility is strongly preferred
• Proven experience managing AR, AP, and operational finance processes
• Hands‑on, pragmatic approach with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels

Hard Skills

• financial planning
• budgeting
• forecasting
• cash flow management
• working capital control
• financial controls
• audit readiness
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• financial consolidation

Soft Skills

• leadership
• decision support
• communication
• strategic thinking
• operational responsibility
• pragmatic approach

Certifications & Qualifications

• ACCA
• ACA
• CIMA