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Finance Transformation Director

Finance Transformation Director

Applegreen StoresDublin 12, County Dublin, IE
4 days ago
Job description

Applegreen is seeking to recruit a Finance Transformation Director which is a newly created role reporting to the CFO.

The Finance Transformation Lead plays a critical role in shaping the future of the finance function within a fast-paced FMCG and retail environment. This role will lead the reimagination and implementation of target operating models (TOMs), drive digital finance initiatives, and oversee large-scale transformation programs to enable agility, scalability, and commercial impact across the business.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Reimagine, design, and implement future-state Finance Target Operating Models (TOMs) across all key finance domains (e.g., P2P, O2C, R2R, FP&A) tailored to the demands of FMCG and retail operations.
  • Lead and deliver end-to-end finance transformation programs with a focus on digital enablement, process standardization, and cost efficiency.
  • Collaborate with commercial, operations, and IT functions to align finance capabilities with core business objectives.
  • Assess and transform existing finance processes, supporting the shift toward centralized / shared services or global business services (GBS) models where appropriate.
  • Leverage technology (e.g., SAP, Oracle, RPA) to automate and streamline reporting, forecasting, and transaction processing.
  • Drive performance improvement, commercial insights, and enhanced decision support through transformed FP&A and business partnering.
  • Establish strong change management frameworks to support adoption in dynamic, sales-driven environments.
  • Ensure strong internal controls and compliance are maintained during transformation efforts.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Deep understanding of finance operations within FMCG and / or retail businesses
  • Strong expertise in finance operating model design, organizational change, and transformation delivery
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, especially with non-finance commercial and operational teams
  • Proven ability to manage transformation in fast-moving, high-volume, customer-centric environments
  • Strategic mindset with hands-on delivery capability
  • Strong knowledge of ERP, planning, and automation tools
  • Agile thinking and problem-solving in rapidly evolving settings

    • Experience & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (MBA or Master’s preferred)
  • Professional finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) desirable
  • 7+ years’ experience in finance, with a minimum of 3 years leading transformation programs
  • Demonstrable experience in FMCG, retail, or consumer-focused organizations
  • Track record of designing and implementing TOMs and delivering measurable results
  • Experience working across commercial finance, supply chain finance, and transactional finance areas
  • Familiarity with shared services models, outsourcing, or GBS preferred

    • Desirable

  • Background in a transformation consultancy or Big 4 advisory
  • Experience with sustainability / ESG reporting in retail / FMCG context
  • Strong data and analytics orientation with knowledge of finance BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)

    • Illustrative Application & Screening Process (subject to change) :

  • Application Process :

    • o Please submit an up to date tailored CV (max 2 pages) and cover letter

  • Interview & Selection Process :

    • o Two interview rounds will be required for this role

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