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European Head of Finance · County Galway, Ireland

European Head of Finance

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-13 County Galway, Ireland Full-time Hybrid Accounting
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 8,333 EUR–12,500 EUR/mo

About the Company

European Head of Finance required for Galway based manufacturing company with proven finance experience across multiple European countries in a manufacturing environment. This role must be based in Galway city. Our client is currently recruiting for an experienced and commercially minded finance leader to lead their Finance function across Europe. The Head of Finance Europe will have overall responsibility for financial leadership, performance management and finance operations across the European business. Working closely with the European leadership team and Group Finance, the role will drive profitable growth, cash generation, financial discipline and organisational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

  • ● Business Partnership and Value Creation
  • ● Serve as a trusted finance partner to commercial, operational, and functional leaders across Europe.
  • ● Support business growth through financial insight, strategic thinking, and data-driven decision making.
  • ● Profitability, Cash Flow and Working Capital Management
  • ● Drive initiatives to improve profitability, gross margin, cash generation, and working capital performance.
  • ● Lead analysis of product profitability, customer profitability, pricing effectiveness, and operational performance.
  • ● Financial Planning and Performance Management
  • ● Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for European operations.
  • ● Ensure timely, accurate, and meaningful financial reporting and business performance analysis.
  • ● Monitor performance and proactively identify risks and opportunities.
  • ● Support strategic planning and execution across the European region.
  • ● Leadership and Organisation Development
  • ● Lead finance teams in Ireland, and across various European entities.
  • ● Build a high-performing finance organisation focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • ● Foster strong cross-functional cooperation between finance and business teams.
  • ● Governance and Compliance
  • ● Ensure appropriate financial governance, controls, and reporting processes are maintained across European operations.
  • ● Oversee statutory reporting, audit, tax, and regulatory compliance activities in partnership with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
  • ● Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements.
  • ● Key Requirements: