This opportunity is with a globally recognised consulting firm that partners with leading organisations to transform their finance and performance management capabilities. Based in Ireland, the role sits within a high-performing and rapidly expanding Finance Transformation practice that delivers strategic change across finance, technology, and shared services.

The firm is known for its deep expertise in digital finance transformation and its ability to drive measurable impact across complex, cross-functional programmes. As part of its continued growth, the firm is now seeking a Director to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the practice, deepening client relationships, and driving commercial success.

Responsibilities

·      As a Director, you will take on a leadership position with responsibility for defining strategy, driving growth, and delivering excellence across major finance transformation programmes. You will:

·      Lead the growth of the Finance Transformation practice, developing go-to-market propositions, leading business development activity, and securing new client engagements.

·      Build and maintain trusted relationships with C-suite and senior executive stakeholders, influencing key decisions and shaping long-term transformation agendas.

·      Oversee the successful delivery of complex, multi-workstream transformation programmes, ensuring high quality outcomes across ERP, EPM, and analytics platforms (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Tagetik, OneStream, Anaplan).

·      Drive account growth and sales performance, from identifying opportunities through to proposal development, negotiation, and closing deals.

·      Provide thought leadership across finance operating models, performance management, and digital enablement, contributing to market eminence and external visibility.

·      Lead, mentor, and inspire teams, creating an inclusive and high-performance culture that attracts and develops top talent.

·      Collaborate with global colleagues to bring innovation, market insights, and best practices to Irish and regional clients.

·      This role combines delivery leadership with a strong commercial and strategic remit — offering the chance to shape the future of the practice and play a key role in its continued growth.

Qualifications

·      12+ years of experience in finance transformation, consulting, or enterprise performance management.

·      A proven track record of business development success, including origination, pursuit, and closure of large-scale consulting engagements.

·      Experience leading complex transformation programmes from strategy through to execution, ideally across multiple sectors.

·      Deep understanding of finance processes, operating models, and enabling technologies (ERP, EPM, analytics).

·      Strong C-suite relationship management and influencing skills, with a commercial mindset and strategic perspective.

·      Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, MBA, or equivalent.

·      Inspirational leadership, with a focus on developing high-performing teams and driving collaboration across disciplines.

·      Exceptional communication, commercial, and problem-solving skills.

Why take this role?

·      This is a senior leadership opportunity within one of the world’s most respected consulting firms – offering the platform, resources, and autonomy to make a real impact.

·      A leadership role with commercial and strategic influence across major clients and the wider firm.

·      Opportunity to shape and grow a rapidly expanding Finance Transformation practice.

·      Access to global expertise, tools, and training to support ongoing professional growth.

·      A flexible, hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package.

·      A collaborative, inclusive culture that values innovation, entrepreneurship, and excellence.