Finance Director

Role overview

A growing financial services organisation entering the Irish market is looking for a senior Finance Director to join its executive team in Dublin. The business is expanding through a period of transformation and investment, and this role will be central to guiding its next stage of development.

Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will lead the finance function and work closely with the wider leadership group to strengthen performance, support strategic planning, and uphold strong financial governance.

Why this role stands out

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of a substantial finance operation while contributing at the highest level of the organisation. The position brings together strategy, commercial insight, control, regulatory responsibility, and team leadership within a well-established and expanding financial services environment.

The role offers strong exposure to the Board and Executive Committee, plus the opportunity to directly influence the future direction and success of the business.

Key responsibilities

• Participate as a core member of the executive leadership group and contribute to business strategy, planning, and growth decisions.
• Maintain strong financial control, governance structures, and accounting standards across the organisation.
• Oversee financial, regulatory, tax, and statutory reporting to ensure accuracy, compliance, and on-time submission.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, bringing commercial challenge and insight.
• Provide analysis, reporting, and recommendations that help improve business performance and support expansion.
• Work with senior stakeholders on pricing, investment choices, new opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
• Manage financial risk oversight and contribute to governance forums while ensuring risks are identified and controlled appropriately.
• Lead, coach, and develop the finance team, building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Hold responsibility for a PCF-11 designated role and ensure ongoing compliance with Central Bank of Ireland Fitness & Probity requirements.

Candidate profile

This opportunity is suited to a finance leader currently working as a Head of Finance, Finance Director, Financial Controller, or in another senior finance role within financial services.

Eligibility and requirements

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent professional designation.
• Extensive experience in financial services, with strong capability in financial control, regulatory reporting, and financial planning and analysis.
• Experience operating at Board, Executive Committee, or senior leadership level.
• Proven track record of leading, developing, and motivating high-performing finance teams.
• Strong commercial judgment and the confidence to influence strategic business decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to meet Central Bank of Ireland Fitness & Probity standards and obtain approval for a PCF-11 designated role.

Compensation and benefits

The salary range for this role is €180,000 to €220,000, with bonus, pension, and health insurance included.

Important note

This is a Pre-Approval Controlled Function (PCF-11) position, and appointment is subject to approval by the Central Bank of Ireland under the Fitness & Probity regime.

Application contact

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to the named contact for this assignment or get in touch by phone for further information.