Head of Finance

Posted 1 hour 5 minutes ago by Cpl Healthcare

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Dublin, Ireland
Job Description
Head of Finance

Location: Dublin

Overview

We are hiring a Head of Finance to lead the Irish business of a well-established financial services organisation. This is a senior leadership role with full ownership of the finance function and a key position on the Executive Committee.

Reporting to the CEO, you will play a critical role in shaping strategy, driving financial performance, and ensuring a robust control and regulatory environment. This role operates as a PCF 11 Controlled Function, carrying significant regulatory responsibility and accountability.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership
  • Partner with the CEO and Exco to define and deliver business strategy and long-term growth plans
  • Provide strong commercial insight and challenge to support key decision-making
  • Support pricing strategy and new business initiatives
Financial Control & Reporting
  • Ensure a best-in-class financial control and governance environment
  • Oversee delivery of statutory accounts, regulatory and tax reporting
  • Act as a key contact for auditors and internal stakeholders
  • Maintain robust financial and regulatory reporting frameworks
Performance & Planning
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting processes
  • Deliver clear and insightful performance reporting to Exco
  • Drive accountability for financial targets across the business
Risk & Regulatory Oversight
  • Identify, manage and report financial risks to relevant committees
  • Play a key role in governance and risk frameworks
  • Ensure full compliance with all regulatory requirements and frameworks applicable to a PCF 11 role
Leadership
  • Lead and develop a high-performing finance team
  • Foster an inclusive, performance-driven culture
  • Drive talent development and succession planning
Skills & Experience
  • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
  • Proven senior finance leadership experience within financial services
  • Strong commercial acumen across financial control and FP&A
  • Experience operating at Executive / Board level
  • Track record of leading high-performing teams
Critical Requirement
  • PCF 11 experience
    • This is a regulated leadership role requiring approval by the Central Bank
    • Candidates must demonstrate strong experience in governance, regulatory reporting and financial control within a regulated environment
Desirable
  • Experience in lending, asset finance or similar regulated sectors
Why consider this role?
  • Executive-level position with significant strategic and regulatory responsibility
  • High-impact role with direct CEO and Board interaction
  • Opportunity to shape and grow a key business unit
  • Strong visibility within a regulated financial services environment

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