Search for your next opportunity

A growing distribution and logistics business based in Dublin South is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead its finance operations and support continued expansion. This role offers broad exposure across financial control, operational finance and commercial decision‑making, with responsibility for managing a sizeable finance team and partnering closely with senior leadership. It is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working in a fast‑moving, operational environment where finance plays a critical role in performance and growth.

Role Overview
As Finance Manager, you will have responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of the finance function across a multi‑entity structure. Working closely with operational and senior management teams, you will ensure strong financial governance, accurate reporting and meaningful financial insight, while leading and developing a finance team of approximately 10.

Company Overview
Our client is a long‑established, Irish‑owned distribution and logistics organisation operating across multiple sites and business units. The company supports a broad customer base and manages high‑volume transactions within a time‑critical environment. With continued investment in systems, infrastructure and people, the business has built a strong reputation for reliability and operational excellence while maintaining a clear focus on sustainable growth. Finance is central to the organisation’s success, acting as a key support to both commercial and operational teams.

Salary and Benefits
* Competitive base salary depending on experience with annual bonus potential
* Permanent role based in Dublin South
* Standard working hours with strong emphasis on work life balance
* On‑site parking

Key Duties
* Overall responsibility for financial control and reporting across multiple legal entities
* Coordination and review of monthly results, ensuring accurate and timely management information
* Ownership of balance sheet integrity including reconciliations, accruals and fixed asset accounting
* Oversight of statutory accounts preparation, audit processes and regulatory compliance
* Management of cashflow, working capital and forecasting within a high‑volume trading environment
* Supervision of transactional finance areas including accounts payable, payroll, treasury and tax
* Leadership of the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process
* Provision of financial insight and analysis to support operational efficiency and commercial decisions
* Direct management and development of a finance team of approximately 10
* Participation in finance‑led projects such as system enhancements, process improvements and business integration activity

Requirements and Desirable Experience
* Qualified ACA or ACCA
* 3+ years’ post qualification experience within an industry setting
* Strong background in financial control and management reporting
* Experience operating in a multi‑entity or operationally focused environment
* Comfortable working with financial systems and large volumes of data
* Commercially aware with the ability to translate numbers into practical insight
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
* Confident communicator able to work effectively with senior and non‑finance stakeholders
* Proven people manager with experience leading and developing established teams

This role offers valuable experience within a distribution and logistics organisation, providing exposure to multi‑entity finance, operational decision‑making and team leadership in a stable yet growth‑focused business. If you would like to apply for this Finance Manager role, please apply using the link below. For any questions, please contact Cloe on Phone: (01) 871 7676.