Finance Lead

The Role: 

This is a broad, hands-on appointment within an early-stage, fast-growing start-up and covers both day-to-day operational finance and higher-level support to the leadership team. The role will take full ownership of finance in the business on a part-time basis and is a standalone position, reporting to the CEO and working closely with the COO. 

We are seeking a candidate who is comfortable managing day-to-day financial operations, while also stepping into a more commercial and investor-facing role as the company scales. The role is highly hands-on, offering the opportunity to contribute across both operational and strategic finance. With no established in-house finance structure currently in place, the successful candidate will be responsible for building processes, introducing structure, and acting as the central point of contact for all finance-related activities as the function develops. 

Key Areas of Responsibility: 

Day-to-day Finance 

• Payroll, invoicing, expenses 

• Oversight of general financial operations 

• Oversight of stock control and reporting 

• Maintaining accurate financial records 

Reporting and Control 

• Monthly management accounts 

• Variance analysis and performance tracking 

• Year-end accounts and audit coordination 

Planning and Commercial Support 

• Budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management 

• Financial modelling to support growth plans 

• Input into pricing, particularly across international markets 

Investor and Leadership Support 

• Preparing monthly reporting packs for investors/shareholders 

• Working directly with the CEO on financial insights and planning 

Operations and Projects 

• Partnering with the COO on grant tracking and cost management 

• Supporting inventory, costing, and general financial controls 

Compliance 

• Ensuring tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements are met 

Candidate Profile: 

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following: 

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CPA or similar) 

• 3-5+ years PQE, ideally in a role with broad exposure 

• Experience owning or heavily contributing to the full finance function 

• Comfortable working in a small company / low-structure environment 

• A highly motivated self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation 

• Strong capability to identify problems and develop solutions to financial and operational challenges 

• Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail 

• Able to operate independently and deal directly with senior stakeholders 

• Experience with Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Sage/Thesaurus software a must 

• Good balance of detail and commercial awareness 

What We Offer: 

• An opportunity to join a high-growth Irish medtech start-up at a pivotal stage 

• Broad responsibility and exposure across all areas of the business 

• Direct access to senior leadership, shareholders, and investors 

• A collaborative, mission-driven environment with meaningful real-world impact 

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience 

• Flexible hours designed to support a balanced and productive work style