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Éire / Ireland
Remote only
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Head of Finance based in Ireland.
The Head of Finance will lead and develop the finance function within a fast-growing blockchain infrastructure business. This strategic and hands-on role focuses on financial planning and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting. You will lead an experienced finance team while working closely with the CFO and senior leadership to support key business decisions. By turning complex financial data into clear insights, you will help guide capital allocation, business priorities, and long-term growth. You will also drive the use of AI and automation to improve financial processes and reporting in partnership with the data team. This is an opportunity to shape the finance function in an international, fast-paced environment where ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement are valued.
Lead financial planning and analysis end to end, including developing and maintaining financial models, managing forecasts, and translating financial results into actionable business recommendations.
Partner with the CFO and leadership team on strategic decisions through ad hoc analysis, business cases, and financial planning scenarios.
Manage company-wide budgeting and forecasting cycles, collaborating with department leads to monitor spending, maintain financial discipline, and support informed trade-offs.
Develop and oversee financial and operational KPI reporting for internal stakeholders and investors.
Identify and implement opportunities to use AI and automation across finance workflows, reporting, analysis, and data pipelines, working closely with the data team.
Support treasury strategy and decisions, collaborating with internal teams and external consultants on capital management across entities and currencies.
Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a collaborative approach and strengthening finance's role as a strategic partner across the business.
Proven experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including building financial models, managing forecasts, and translating financial data into practical recommendations.
Previous people-management or team-leadership experience, with a collaborative approach and a strong commitment to developing others.
Demonstrated experience applying AI and automation to finance processes to improve efficiency and day-to-day operations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial performance and identify meaningful business implications.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the confidence to work effectively with technical, commercial, and executive audiences.
Experience in a fast-paced startup or scale-up environment, with the ability to introduce structure while remaining pragmatic and avoiding unnecessary complexity.
Comfortable balancing strategic priorities with detailed, hands-on execution.
Good understanding of European accounting principles and the ability to work effectively with tax advisors and external partners.
Nice to have:
Experience in fintech, SaaS, or B2B businesses.
Knowledge of German accounting standards (HGB) and experience with German tax structures.
German language skills.
Interest in or professional exposure to cryptocurrency, decentralized finance (DeFi), or digital asset accounting.
30 days of paid time off.
Flexible remote working arrangements and working hours.
Equity participation from the first day.
Company-provided work computer, with a choice of equipment.
Annual company offsites, offering opportunities to connect with colleagues in different locations.
Annual personal development budget of €1,000 after six months of employment, prorated during the first year.
One-time remote-work budget of €1,000 for coworking, home-office setup, or related expenses.