Senior Manager Group Finance, Dublin, Hybrid

Barden | B Corp; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Barden | B Corp in Dublin is recruiting a Senior Manager – Group Finance to lead external reporting and govern controls. This high-impact role sits at the centre of the finance function, partnering with senior leadership to deliver high-quality financial outputs and shape the organisation’s financial narrative.

You will drive integrity of external reporting, manage audit relationships, and develop a high-performing team in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• Must have proven group reporting experience in a plc or listed environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and audit expertise.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Commercial mindset with ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership for the integrity and delivery of all external financial reporting
• Lead the preparation of annual and interim results, ensuring clarity and compliance
• Drive a robust, high-quality reporting and control environment
• Partner with senior stakeholders, providing insight and assurance
• Manage audit relationships and support complex accounting matters
• Shape the Group's financial narrative and external disclosures
• Drive high standards across governance, risk and controls
• Develop and coach a high-performing team

Skills

Group reporting

External reporting

Audit & technical accounting

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership & team development

Governance & controls

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Barden has been exclusively engaged on a key appointment for a Senior Manager – Group Finance within a large, complex organisation based in Dublin to join their high-performing team.

This is a high-impact role at the centre of the finance function, with responsibility for leading best-in-class external reporting and supporting a strong governance and control environment. Working closely with senior leadership, this person will play a critical role in delivering high-quality financial outputs and shaping the organisation’s financial narrative.

\"This is a key role within the Group Finance team - we’re looking for a strong technical leader who can bring rigour to external reporting while engaging effectively with senior stakeholders across the business.\" Hiring Manager

About the role

• Take ownership for the integrity and delivery of all external financial reporting


• Lead the preparation of annual and interim results, ensuring clarity, accuracy and compliance


• Drive a robust, high-quality reporting and control environment


• Partner closely with senior stakeholders, providing insight, challenge and assurance


• Manage audit relationships and support complex accounting matters


• Play a key role in shaping the Group’s financial narrative and external disclosures


• Drive high standards across governance, risk and controls


• Support and develop a high-performing team

About the person

• Qualified accountant with at least 7 years PQE.


• Proven track record in Group Reporting within a plc or listed environment, or audit with plc exposure


• Deep expertise in financial reporting, audit and technical accounting


• Strong presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders


• Commercially aware, with sound judgement and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment


• Highly organised, detail-oriented and delivery focused


• A proactive team player who drives high standards and accountability