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Head of Finance (Northern Ireland – Hybrid Options Available with weekly travel to Dublin)
Location: Open to candidates across Northern Ireland
Reports To: CFO
Exclusive to New Leaf Recruitment
About the Role
We are exclusively partnering with a fast-growing international business to recruit a Head of Finance who will play a critical role in scaling and shaping the company’s global financial operations.
This is a pivotal hire for a company expanding rapidly across international markets, with B2B and B2C revenue streams. The role offers the opportunity to build, lead, and enhance a finance function that directly supports the company’s international ambitions.
The Company Accountant will oversee robust financial controls, ensure accurate reporting, and maintain compliance across multiple jurisdictions. With exposure to senior leadership and operational teams, this is a hands-on role for a qualified finance professional ready to make a strategic impact.
This employer is offering a hybrid work week with two days in office.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a small finance team including an external bookkeeper and logistics administrator.
* Provide mentorship, structure, and accountability to the finance function.
Global Compliance & Controls
* Ensure compliance with IFRS and other relevant GAAP standards.
* Oversee multi-jurisdictional tax and VAT/Sales Tax obligations, liaising with international advisors.
* Implement and maintain rigorous financial controls for multi-currency operations.
Reporting & Analysis
* Deliver timely and accurate financial reports and variance analysis across key markets including the USA, Australia, UAE, and Europe.
* Provide commercial insights into performance, pricing, and profitability across routes to market.
* Manage deferred revenue and monitor performance against KPIs.
Budgeting & Forecasting
* Support the delivery of monthly risk/opportunity reviews and quarterly forecasts.
* Lead on annual budgeting, financial modelling, and cash flow forecasting across multiple currencies.
Operational Finance & Decision Support
* Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and Logistics teams to align financial operations with business goals.
* Provide detailed costing, pricing, and market-entry analysis to inform business strategy.
Inventory & Cost Management
* Manage landed cost calculations for goods manufactured in Asia.
* Oversee third-party inventory holdings and ensure accurate cycle counting and reporting.
Working Capital & Cash Flow
* Manage supplier payments, inventory turnover, and deferred revenue across international markets.
* Produce regular bank reconciliations and cash flow updates for all currency accounts.
Payroll & Compliance
* Oversee payroll across multiple cycles, starting in Ireland with potential expansion internationally.
* Ensure ongoing compliance with payroll legislation and best practice.
Systems & Audit Readiness
* Support the enhancement of financial systems to accommodate multi-entity and multi-currency reporting.
* Prepare annual audit files and manage all audit engagements with external auditors.
What We’re Looking For
* Qualified Accountant is ideal (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAS or equivalent).
* 5+ years’ experience in a financial leadership role, ideally within international e-commerce, product sales, or a fast-paced commercial environment.
* Strong technical knowledge of IFRS; US GAAP knowledge is a plus.
* Proven expertise in international tax, VAT/Sales Tax, and FX management.
* Track record in managing inventory, landed cost accounting, and deferred revenue.
* Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel/Google Sheets modelling.
* Strong commercial instincts and a solution-oriented mindset.
Personal Attributes
* Sharp attention to detail, highly organised and deadline-driven.
* Strong communicator who can influence and collaborate across departments.
* Comfortable operating in a high-growth, entrepreneurial setting.
* Commercially astute with a hands-on approach to finance.
What’s on Offer
* A competitive salary package.
* Flexible working – open to remote or hybrid arrangements within Ireland (NI or ROI).
* The opportunity to shape the finance function of a fast-scaling global company.
* Direct exposure to business strategy and decision-making at the highest level.
* A chance to truly influence the future financial success of an international operation.
Apply Now
This is an exclusive opportunity through New Leaf Recruitment. If you’re a commercially minded accountant seeking a high-impact role in a global business, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply in confidence or reach out directly to Robbie Kane – robbie@nlr.ie
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
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