Finance Manager

About the Role
We're looking for a Finance Manager who sees finance as more than month-end and reporting. We want someone who'll take genuine ownership of the function and bring a process improvement and automation mindset to everything they do.
You'll be joining HRLocker, a fully remote Irish SaaS company with a growing footprint across Ireland. As we bring other Irish companies into the HRLocker business, you'll play a key role in pulling those finance operations together. This adds real variety and strategic exposure beyond a typical single-company finance role.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and variance analyses

Develop financial models to support business decisions and strategic initiatives

Monitor key financial metrics and present findings to senior management

Accounting & Reporting
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger

Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with FRS 102 (Irish/UK GAAP)

Manage month-end and year-end close processes

Work in conjunction with the Group Financial Controller to coordinate with external auditors for annual audits

Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with local financial regulations and tax obligations

Maintain and strengthen internal controls and financial policies

Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies

Cash Flow
Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure operational liquidity

Oversee banking relationships and manage banking functions

Approve payments input into the corporate bank

Team Leadership
Manage and mentor a small team of finance and accounting professionals

Set performance goals, conduct reviews, and support professional development

Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (required)

Experience
3+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles (required)

2+ years in a managerial or supervisory capacity (preferred)

Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting (required)

Industry experience in the SaaS sector (desirable)

Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in accounting software (Xero)

Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting financials to non-finance audiences

High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Strong leadership and team management capabilities

Familiarity with automation or data tools such as Excel macros, Power BI, or Python (desirable)

Person Specification
We're looking for a Finance Manager who is more than a technically accomplished accountant. We want someone who will truly own the finance function and play an active role in shaping the future of the business. The ideal candidate will bring energy, initiative, and a genuine desire to make things better.
Process Improvement & Automation Mindset
Has a genuine passion for streamlining and improving financial processes, always asking "how can we do this better?"

Experienced in identifying manual, repetitive tasks and finding ways to automate them

Comfortable challenging the status quo and implementing change in a structured and considered way

Measures the impact of improvements and continuously iterates to drive efficiency

Ownership & Proactive Thinking
Takes full ownership of the finance function, not just maintaining what exists, but actively driving it forward

Anticipates challenges before they arise and brings solutions, not just problems

Comfortable operating with autonomy and thrives without the need for micromanagement

Stays ahead of regulatory changes, industry trends, and best practices, applying them where relevant, particularly as group integration work progresses

Brings fresh ideas and a strategic, commercial mindset to how the finance team operates and reports

Collaboration & Communication
Builds strong relationships across the business, acting as a trusted financial partner to non-finance stakeholders

Able to communicate complex financial information clearly and confidently to senior leadership

Collaborative by nature, but confident in pushing back where necessary to maintain financial integrity

Character & Culture Fit
Self-motivated, resilient, and energised by a fast-paced environment

Curious and growth-oriented, always looking to develop personally and professionally

High integrity and transparency in all financial matters

Comfortable in a fully remote working environment

What We Offer
25 days annual leave

Additional days off for your birthday, Good Friday, and Christmas Eve

Private pension scheme

Private healthcare

Fully remote working

Active support and funding for professional development and training

Regular company events and a collaborative, inclusive team culture

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
HRLocker is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we're happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need during the application or interview process.