Head of Finance

TOM People; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

TOM People partner with a high-growth technology business in Dublin city centre to appoint a Head of Finance to lead and develop its finance function. Reporting to the CFO, you will shape financial strategy, drive automation initiatives, and build a world-class finance team across a global operation.

The role combines hands-on leadership with strategic influence, focusing on scalable processes, strong internal controls, and partnering with senior leaders to deliver actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
• 7-10 years PQE including significant financial control and leadership experience.
• Experience within a SaaS, technology, or high-growth business environment.
• Proven track record managing and developing finance teams.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, international reporting requirements, and financial controls.
• Experience operating within a multi-entity or multinational environment.
• Strong systems and ERP experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially minded with the ability to influence and partner with senior leadership teams.
• Exposure to finance transformation, automation, or AI-led process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes across multiple entities.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial statements in line with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee month-end close activities, consolidations, reconciliations, and balance sheet integrity.
• Manage treasury operations, cash flow, liquidity planning, and working capital optimisation.
• Lead transactional finance activities.
• Manage external audits and maintain relationships with audit, tax, and advisory partners.
• Strengthen internal controls, governance frameworks, and risk management processes.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a growing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Commercial, Operations, Product, Legal, and Revenue functions to provide actionable financial insights.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, identifying opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency through technology and AI-driven solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Automation/AI in finance

SaaS/tech experience

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

I'm delighted to be partnering with a high-growth, international technology business based in Dublin city centre to appoint a Head of Finance to lead and further develop its finance function.

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing organisation at a pivotal stage of its growth journey. Reporting into the CFO, you will play a key role in shaping financial strategy, enhancing operational excellence, driving automation initiatives, and building a world-class finance function.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As Head of Finance, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial control, reporting, treasury, compliance, and transactional finance across a global operation. You will lead a talented team while partnering closely with stakeholders across the business to support strategic decision-making and continued growth.

This role offers a blend of hands-on leadership, strategic influence, and finance transformation, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building scalable processes and high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes across multiple entities.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial statements in line with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee month-end close activities, consolidations, reconciliations, and balance sheet integrity.
• Manage treasury operations, cash flow, liquidity planning, and working capital optimisation.
• Lead transactional finance activities.
• Manage external audits and maintain relationships with audit, tax, and advisory partners.
• Strengthen internal controls, governance frameworks, and risk management processes.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a growing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Commercial, Operations, Product, Legal, and Revenue functions to provide actionable financial insights.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, identifying opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency through technology and AI-driven solutions.

ABOUT THE PERSON:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
• 7-10 years PQE including significant financial control and leadership experience.
• Experience within a SaaS, technology, or high-growth business environment.
• Proven track record managing and developing finance teams.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, international reporting requirements, and financial controls.
• Experience operating within a multi-entity or multinational environment.
• Strong systems and ERP experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially minded with the ability to influence and partner with senior leadership teams.
• Exposure to finance transformation, automation, or AI-led process improvements.

Hybrid working policy - 3 days per week in the office in Dublin city centre