Director Finance Transformation – Top Consulting Firm

Job title: Director Finance Transformation – Top Consulting Firm

Company: SystemsAccountants


Job description: Director Finance Transformation – Top Consulting FirmWhat is the role and company?A leading professional services firm is seeking a Director – Finance Transformation to join its growing consulting practice in Ireland. This is a senior leadership role focused on helping clients modernise and optimise their finance functions through strategic transformation, operating model redesign, and digital enablement.This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned consulting professional with a strong track record in finance transformation, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership. You will play a key role in shaping the future of finance for a diverse portfolio of clients, while also contributing to the growth and development of the internal team.What will I be doing?As a Director in the Finance Transformation team, you will:

• Client Leadership: Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor on finance strategy, performance management, and digital transformation.
• Business Development: Lead go-to-market initiatives, identify new opportunities, and drive proposal development to win new business and expand existing accounts.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Provide deep insight into finance operating models, shared services, planning and reporting, and emerging technologies such as automation, analytics, and cloud platforms.
• Project Delivery: Oversee the successful delivery of complex transformation programmes, ensuring high-quality outcomes, stakeholder alignment, and measurable value.
• Team Development: Mentor and lead a team of consultants, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture while supporting individual growth and capability building.
• Innovation: Stay ahead of market trends and contribute to thought leadership in areas such as agile finance, value creation, and digital finance enablement.

What profile will I require?

• Experience: 8-10+ years of relevant experience in finance transformation, ideally within a consulting environment.
• Qualifications: Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, MBA, PMP, or Prince2 are highly desirable.
• Expertise: Strong understanding of finance processes, reporting, automation, and operating model design. Experience with performance management and finance technology is a plus.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives, and lead cross-functional teams through complex change.
• Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and proposal writing.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and inspire.
• Language: Fluent in English.
• Location: Based in Ireland with hybrid working flexibility.

Why should I take this role?

• Strategic Impact: Shape the finance transformation agenda for leading organisations across multiple sectors.
• Leadership Opportunity: Take on a senior role with responsibility for both client delivery and internal team growth.
• Career Progression: Join a firm that invests in your development, offering structured learning, mentoring, and leadership pathways.
• Flexible Working: Benefit from a hybrid working model that supports work-life balance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive compensation package, including pension, healthcare, wellness initiatives, and tailored benefits.

How do I apply?For more information on this opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Geoff Coleman from SystemsAccountants via email: .Who we are?SystemsAccountants is a leading global Financial Systems, Analytics, and Transformation recruitment company. We provide permanent & contractor recruitment solutions to enable clients to implement, support, develop, run & optimise, ERP, ERP and Analytics systems as well as finance transformation programmes including ESG topics. We source and screen finance systems professionals on a global basis. Unlike typical search & selection firms, our consultants have an international reach, which ensures that our clients and candidates receive market insight along with a tailored service.

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Location: Dublin

Job date: Sun, 06 Jul 2025 03:37:27 GMT

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