Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
CFO / Finance Controller / Head of Finance with 15+ years of progressive leadership experience across multinational, PE‑backed, and high‑growth environments. ACA‑qualified (ICAI & ICAEW pathway) with an MSc in International Accounting & Analysis (University of Galway), currently based in Dublin and authorised to work in India & Ireland. Proven expertise in end‑to‑end financial control, statutory and group reporting (IFRS, Irish GAAP, US GAAP), budgeting & forecasting, audit management, and internal controls within complex, multi‑entity structures. Strong commercial finance and business partnering capability, supporting CEOs, Boards, and senior stakeholders with clear, actionable insights. Extensive hands‑on experience in ERP implementations (SAP, Oracle), finance transformation, and process re‑engineering across AP, AR, GL, and reporting. Track record of leading M&A transactions, financial due diligence, post‑merger integrations, and capital raising. Known for building high‑performing finance teams, strengthening governance, improving cash flow and working capital, and delivering reliable financial information in fast‑paced, regulated environments.
· Deliver senior finance controllership and advisory for Irish and international entities (Artha Capital, Kauza Ltd, Chern & Co UK & Ireland). · Advised international clients on financial consolidation and corporate restructuring, including capital gains tax, CAT, dividend withholding tax, stamp duty, and VAT OSS. · Managed the preparation of financial information and supporting documentation for investors and government funding programmes, including Enterprise Ireland, Investor Boost, and R&D Tax Credit initiatives. · Managed end-to-end financial reporting including accruals, prepayments, bank reconciliations, and payroll, while ensuring compliance with CT1 filings, ROS submissions, and statutory requirements under the Irish Companies Act 2014, · Produce monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and KPI reporting packs for senior stakeholders; · Designed SaaS business models, driver-based 3-year forecasts, and pricing strategies for Ireland platform launches and investor readiness.
• Led Finance, HR, Admin, and IT functions, partnering closely with CEO and leadership team • Owned financial planning, forecasting, risk management, and statutory compliance • Delivered cost optimisation through system integrations, policy improvements, and vendor rationalisation • Oversaw capital structuring, cash flow forecasting, and long‑term growth planning • Strengthened governance, controls, and management reporting frameworks
• Directed end‑to‑end finance operations for India entity within a multinational group • Led annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and performance reporting for senior leadership • Spearheaded SAP finance implementation (GL, AP, AR, Tax, Reporting) as Finance SME • Led UAT, system configuration, and data migration ensuring accuracy and compliance • Drove finance process re‑engineering across AP, AR, and GL, improving efficiency and controls • Built and mentored a high‑performing finance team
• Oversaw Finance, Secretarial, and Tax teams ensuring seamless day-to-day operations • Led successful fundraising and debt restructuring initiatives • Drove ERP system implementations and streamlined business processes • Acted as primary liaison with GST/VAT departments and other regulatory bodies • Delivered improvements in financial reporting and internal controls, enhancing transparency
• Managed accounting and finance operations for UK, Singapore, and Indian entities • Ensured compliance with IFRS & Indian GAAP; improved DSO via cash flow modeling • Implemented group-wide GST compliance and indirect tax frameworks • Established finance function post-acquisition and oversaw fund raising & working capital • Standardized KPI dashboards, enhanced forecasting accuracy, and led statutory audits