Strategic Finance Leader — Public Transport

Dublin Bus (Bus Átha Cliath); Dublin; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Dublin Bus is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead the financial function under the CFO and drive long-term financial sustainability for Ireland’s public transport organisation.

You will oversee DAC governance, financial reporting, payroll, procurement, and systems while delivering strategic financial insight for the business and regulatory compliance across all reporting obligations.

Qualifications

• Qualified accounting professional with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Significant senior-level finance leadership experience in complex organisations.
• Strong understanding of governance, regulatory frameworks and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial governance and management of DAC.
• Partner with CFO to develop and execute Finance strategy.
• Support Executive Team and Board in financial reporting obligations.
• Provide strategic financial insight on major business initiatives.
• Develop and enhance investment reporting, capital planning and project finance.
• Oversee payroll, procurement, and finance operations.
• Drive procurement governance and value-for-money outcomes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial governance

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Excel

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Dublin Bus is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead the financial function under the CFO and drive long-term financial sustainability for Ireland’s public transport organisation.

You will oversee DAC governance, financial reporting, payroll, procurement, and systems while delivering strategic financial insight for the business and regulatory compliance across all reporting obligations.