Head of Group Reporting

PeopleSource; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Job summary

PeopleSource is seeking a Head of Group Financial Reporting in Dublin 8. This senior role leads group consolidation, technical accounting and statutory reporting across multiple entities and reporting groups, reporting to the Finance Director.

You will manage a team of five, drive governance and audit relations, and oversee acquisition accounting and complex structures with strong FRS 102 expertise. Hybrid work with 4 days in the office and 1 day from home.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA or ACCA with a strong technical accounting background.
• Audit-trained within a Big Four or Top 10 context.
• 8+ years' experience in Group consolidation across multiple entities.
• Strong knowledge of FRS 102; IFRS exposure advantageous.
• Proven acquisition accounting, due diligence, completion accounts and PPA experience.
• Experience in multi-entity, multi-currency environments (Irish/UK cross-border advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Lead Group consolidation and the preparation of consolidated and statutory financial statements across multiple entities and reporting groups.
• Lead technical accounting judgments and develop technical papers and Group accounting policies under FRS 102/IFRS.
• Oversee accounting and reporting of joint ventures, associates, investments and other complex structures.
• Lead finance involvement in acquisitions, including due diligence, completion accounts, purchase price allocations and post‑acquisition integration.
• Establish robust reporting, controls and governance frameworks for newly acquired entities.
• Lead the annual external audit and act as the principal finance contact for auditors.
• Prepare board, investor and lender reporting with clear articulation of key movements.
• Provide technical guidance on business combinations, investments, revenue arrangements and capitalised costs.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to the finance team.

Skills

Audit-trained

Group consolidation

FRS 102

IFRS exposure

ACA/ACCA

Acquisition accounting

Due diligence

Excel

Microsoft Business Central

Cross-border experience

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Head of Group Financial Reporting - up to €100,000 - Dublin 8

Our client is a fast-growing organisation operating across multiple legal entities, investment structures and reporting groups, with an active acquisition pipeline and significant exposure to the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a senior, hands-on finance leadership opportunity with ownership of Group consolidation, technical accounting, statutory reporting and audit. Managing a team of five, the successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening financial governance and reporting as the organisation continues to grow.

This role is particularly suited to a qualified, audit-trained accountant with strong FRS 102 expertise, group consolidation experience and a proven track record in acquisition accounting and complex financial structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead Group consolidation and the preparation of consolidated and statutory financial statements across multiple entities and reporting groups.
• Lead technical accounting judgements and develop clear technical papers and Group accounting policies under FRS 102/IFRS.
• Oversee the accounting and reporting of joint ventures, associates, investments and other complex ownership structures.
• Lead Finance involvement in acquisitions, including financial due diligence, completion accounts, purchase price allocations, opening balance sheets and post-acquisition integration.
• Establish robust financial reporting, controls and compliance frameworks for newly acquired entities.
• Lead the annual external audit and act as the principal Finance contact for auditors.
• Prepare Board, investor and lender reporting, communicating financial performance and key movements clearly.
• Provide technical guidance on business combinations, investments, revenue arrangements, development work in progress and capitalised costs.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching and development to qualified and part-qualified members of the Finance team.
• Support the continued improvement of reporting, governance, controls and year-end processes across the Group.

Requirements

• Fully qualified ACA or ACCA accountant with a strong technical accounting background.
• Audit-trained (essential), ideally gained within a Big Four or Top 10 practice environment.
• 8+ years' experience in Group consolidation across multiple entities and reporting groups.
• Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102; exposure to IFRS is advantageous.
• Proven hands-on experience across acquisition accounting, financial due diligence, completion accounts, purchase price allocation and integration.
• Strong understanding of business combinations, equity accounting and joint ventures/associates.
• Previous experience leading, reviewing and developing an accounting team.
• Experience working across multi-entity and multi-currency environments; Irish/UK cross-border experience is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to take ownership of complex technical matters.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Microsoft Business Central is desirable.
• Experience within renewable energy, infrastructure, project finance or development-asset accounting would be advantageous.

Remuneration

• Up to €100,000 plus bonus. 4 days office based, one day from home

This role will not qualify for sponsorship; therefore, all applicants must have the right to work in Ireland.