Head of Finance Operations
Darwin Hawkins
Job Description
Job Description
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Our Client
\nOur client is a growing Irish technology group operating across IT services, hardware, and education technology. The group has an established customer base across the education, public and private sectors and is entering an exciting phase of growth following recent investment and acquisitions.
\nWhy should you apply?
\nThis is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of finance and operations within an ambitious and growing technology group. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will have significant influence over the financial and commercial direction of the business as it continues to scale.
\nThe role offers considerably more than traditional financial reporting. You will be involved in cash flow and working capital management, commercial decision-making, supplier negotiations, acquisitions and integration, while helping to build the financial infrastructure required to support future growth. There is excellent scope for an ambitious finance professional to make a real impact and grow alongside the business.
\nWho should apply?
\nThis role will suit an ambitious and commercially minded finance leader who enjoys being hands‑on and taking ownership in an entrepreneurial environment. The role would suit an ambitious accountant who is looking for a step up and who sees themselves as a "Swiss Army Knife" of Finance. Ideal candidate will be:
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- Qualified accountant with strong experience in a commercial environment \n
- Strong cash flow, working capital, margin management and financial controls experience \n
- Experience within technology, IT services, hardware, distribution or a similar environment would be beneficial \n
- Exposure to acquisitions, due diligence and/or post-acquisition integration \n
- Commercially minded with the confidence to engage with suppliers, partners and senior stakeholders \n
- Hands-on, resourceful and comfortable operating across both finance and wider commercial matters \n
Role and Reporting Lines
\nWorking closely with the senior leadership team and supported by an existing finance function, the Head of Finance & Operations will take ownership of finance while playing a broader role in the commercial development of the group.
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- Financial Leadership – Take ownership of the finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, robust controls and clear financial information for senior leadership \n
- Cash Flow & Working Capital – Manage cash flow, working capital and liquidity across a growing group with significant hardware and supplier requirements \n
- Commercial Finance – Analyse margins, projections and business performance, providing financial insight to support commercial decision-making \n
- Supplier Management – Work directly with key suppliers and partners to manage terms, payment arrangements and commercial relationships \n
- Acquisitions – Support future acquisitions through financial analysis, due diligence and the integration of acquired businesses \n
- Planning & Forecasting – Develop budgets, forecasts and financial models to support growth plans and provide visibility over future performance \n
- Finance Operations – Develop financial processes, systems and controls while providing leadership and support to the existing finance team \n
- Business Partnering – Work closely with senior leadership across the group on strategic, operational and commercial initiatives \n