Head of Local Finance & Compliance

The Company

Cubic provides advanced software-defined vehicle solutions to over 200 countries around the world. Our powerfully smart connectivity enables leading automotive, agriculture, and transportation OEMs to deliver innovative new services and fully compliant in-vehicle experiences that customers desire, regardless of local market requirements.

We believe in leadership that supports empowerment and responsibility, while recognising and developing leadership qualities across Our Team. Together we bring out the best in each other. So, whether you're interested in joining us as an individual contributor, manager, senior leader - or someone who aspires to growing into a leadership role - we look for people who are results focused, empathetic, visionary, empowering, and who 'champion' our cultures and values.

Role Overview

As Head of Local Finance & Compliance, you will lead the centralised team responsible for the financial compliance, operational finance, and statutory obligations of Cubic's global group of subsidiaries. Based in Dublin, this role covers all local entity financial reporting (IFRS/local GAAP), tax and regulatory compliance, revenue assurance, payroll, AP/AR, and coordination of outsourced providers.

This role is critical to ensuring financial integrity and governance across the business and acts as the link between group finance leadership and local statutory operations. It offers the opportunity to drive global process improvements and ensure local compliance in a highly dynamic, cross-border environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Control & Month-End Close

• Line-manage the Financial Controller, who is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and scalable month-end close processes across all legal entities.
• Oversee the integrity of local books and records across 26 subsidiaries.
• Ensure full reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts and timely reporting into group consolidation processes.

2. Compliance & Statutory Reporting

• Ensure compliance with all local statutory reporting, tax filings (CIT, VAT, WHT), and regulatory requirements.
• Own the delivery of local statutory accounts under local GAAP and their alignment with IFRS where required.
• Manage external advisors for statutory audits, tax submissions, and country-specific compliance.

3. Operational Finance Oversight

• Lead and develop the operational finance team responsible for:
• Accounts Payable (AP) - invoice processing, vendor management, and payment controls.
• Accounts Receivable (AR) - invoicing, collections, credit control.
• Payroll - centralised payroll operations in conjunction with HR and local providers.
• Revenue Assurance - ensuring accuracy and completeness of billing and revenue recognition.

4. Governance & Controls

• Implement and continuously enhance financial control policies, standard operating procedures, and documentation.
• Maintain a robust internal control environment aligned with audit and regulatory expectations.
• Ensure compliance with internal Delegation of Authority policies and transactional approvals.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate closely with:
• Group Reporting for month-end inputs, GL integrity, and consolidation.
• Group Tax on transfer pricing, intercompany charges, and compliance planning.
• FP&A to support forecasts and budget inputs at local entity level.
• Commercial and Legal teams on contract compliance, indirect tax structuring, and billing validation.

6. Process Ownership & Improvement

• Standardise and document finance operations and local reporting processes across jurisdictions.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities and system enhancements (e.g., ERP/NetSuite workflows).
• Drive service-level improvements with outsourced finance providers.

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 8+ years post-qualification experience in a global finance organisation.
• Strong understanding of financial operations, local GAAPs, IFRS, and multi-country compliance frameworks.
• Proven experience managing teams including financial controllers, AP/AR, payroll, and outsourced providers.
• Demonstrated ability to scale operational finance processes and improve month-end close performance.
• Skilled in managing global subsidiaries, statutory reporting obligations, and tax compliance.
• Advanced working knowledge of NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What You'll Gain

• A leadership role in a high-growth, cross-border technology business
• Influence over global finance operations and compliance structure
• A highly engaged, collaborative finance team culture
• Competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and equity participation

• 25 days annual leave + 2 company days
• Health Insurance
• Pension Contribution
• Income Protection
• ESOP
• Tax saver scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Sports and social activities
• Great annual office outings (Summer BBQ, Christmas party, charity runs)
• Bits & Bobs days (Half day every quarter to get your Bits & Bobs done)
• Learning and Development Opportunities

Cubic Telecom is an equal opportunities employer and committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.