Head of Finance | Aircraft Leasing | Dublin

GKR Search and Selection; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global aircraft lessor is seeking a Head of Finance to join its Dublin office. This key role will manage an international finance team, oversee financial reporting, and support strategic decision-making while ensuring compliance and best practices in financial operations.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with substantial finance leadership experience.
• Expertise in corporate reporting, analysis, and international tax.
• Demonstrated experience managing global finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of financial statements under IFRS/GAAP.
• Lead global audit processes and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide financial analysis and scenario planning to support executive decisions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Corporate reporting

Tax strategy

Advanced Excel

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Head of Finance | Aircraft Leasing | Dublin

About the Job:

A leading global aircraft lessor is seeking a Head of Finance to join its Dublin office. Reporting directly to the CFO, this position will lead an international finance team covering financial reporting, analysis, and tax. The role plays a key part in supporting strategic decision-making and maintaining strong financial oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee preparation of financial statements under IFRS/GAAP
• Lead global audit processes and ensure regulatory compliance
• Provide financial analysis and scenario planning to support executive decisions
• Manage global tax compliance and optimisation efforts
• Enhance financial operations, reporting, and forecasting capabilities
• Mentor and develop a geographically dispersed finance team
• Drive best-in-class processes and support business growth initiatives

Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant with substantial finance leadership experience
• Background in aircraft leasing or consulting
• Expertise in corporate reporting, analysis, and international tax
• Demonstrated experience managing global finance teams
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen
• Proficient in financial systems and advanced Excel

Benefits:

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with unrivaled career opportunities.

Application Process:

If you are interested in discussing this role further, please apply online or contact Karinda at GKR for more information.

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