Finance Director
Quinn & Associates has been exclusively retained to represent our client, a well-established group with a diverse portfolio of businesses across Dublin, in their search for a Finance Director. This critical role will guide the group’s financial strategy and oversee M&A integrations, steering financial health and fostering team cohesion during a period of transformative growth. With significant growth expected in the next year and recent private equity investment, the ideal candidate will possess a strong commercial mindset, deep expertise in managing mergers and acquisitions, and experience in board-level reporting. Candidates with experience in fast-paced sectors like FMCG, retail, or similar industries will find their background well-suited to this role, where agility, strategic insight, and rapid adaptation are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Strategy and Planning:
- Develop and implement commercial financial strategies aligned with growth objectives.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support business goals.
- Provide insights to senior management on profitability, cost management, and financial performance.
M&A Integration:
- Lead the financial integration of new acquisitions, ensuring seamless alignment of processes, systems, and reporting.
- Evaluate acquisition opportunities, perform financial due diligence, and assess risks and synergies.
- Act as the financial representative in M&A negotiations and post-acquisition integration planning.
- Collaborate closely with external corporate finance advisors to support the group’s M&A strategy and ensure successful execution.
People and Team Management:
- Build, lead, and mentor the finance team, promoting resilience and adaptability.
- Instil best practices, improve efficiencies, and develop a culture of accountability.
- Foster strong cross-departmental relationships to support cohesive business integration.
Stakeholder and Board Reporting:
- Serve as the primary financial liaison for stakeholders, including private equity partners and board members, ensuring transparency and alignment on financial goals.
- Prepare and present regular financial reports, forecasts, and analyses to the board and other key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure financial strategies align with broader business objectives.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) with a background in M&A, corporate finance, or similar.
- Proven track record in managing M&A integrations, ideally across a portfolio of businesses.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in board-level reporting and stakeholder management.
- Experience in managing finance teams and leading them through significant organisational changes.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Highly analytical, with strong problem-solving skills and an ability to work effectively under pressure.
Location:
- Though there is flexibility associated with all senior positions, this role is based in the city centre, with most of the time spent in the office or on site across properties.
Compensation:
- A competitive remuneration package that reflects the experience and skills required for this challenging role.
Note:
- Due to the high volume of applications anticipated, we kindly note that only candidates who meet the specified criteria will be contacted. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
