Head of Finance

About Hassetts Bakers \& Confectioners

Hassetts Bakers \& Confectioners Limited is an established and growing Irish food business with a proud tradition of baking and confectionery. The company supplies Ireland's leading grocery multiples and foodservice customers, and operates an active export programme delivering product into the UK and international markets. With a strong and recognisable customer base, a dedicated team, and a clear growth trajectory, Hassetts is a business of real substance and ambition.

Hassetts works in partnership with Enterprise Ireland as part of its growth strategy, reflecting the company’s ambition and export\-oriented development plans.

The Opportunity

Hassetts is seeking an experienced, commercially grounded finance professional to join the senior leadership team as Head of Finance. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is the most senior finance position in the business and carries responsibility for the full spectrum of financial management, reporting, compliance, and commercial insight.

The business operates in a complex commercial environment — managing major retail customer relationships, navigating post\-Brexit export requirements, and executing on an ambitious growth plan supported by Enterprise Ireland. The Head of Finance will be central to translating that ambition into financial discipline and commercial rigour.

This is a genuinely hands\-on role. With a small but capable finance function, the successful candidate will be equally comfortable setting financial strategy as they are rolling up their sleeves to manage the day\-to\-day numbers. It suits a finance professional who takes pride in doing things properly — at every level.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management \& Reporting

• Preparation and ownership of monthly management accounts, KPI reporting, and financial commentary for the MD and board


• Cashflow forecasting, treasury management, and working capital optimisation


• Preparation of annual statutory accounts and coordination of the financial statements close process


• Ensuring timely and accurate VAT, PAYE/PRSI, and other statutory filings

• Management of the financial dimensions of major retail customer accounts across Ireland's leading grocery multiples including pricing analysis, and margin management


• Partner with the MD to evaluate pricing, contract profitability, and business development opportunities


• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis — translating numbers into clear commercial insight


• Financial modelling and appraisal of capital investment and growth decisions

• Oversight of cross\-border financial management including UK and international export activity


• Management of post\-Brexit VAT, customs, and duty obligations on export shipments


• Foreign currency exposure monitoring and management


• Liaison with Enterprise Ireland on funding, reporting requirements, and grant compliance

• Maintaining robust internal controls and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory obligations


• Acting as the primary point of contact for external advisors including accountants, Revenue, and banking relationships


• Company secretarial support and CRO filings as required

• Oversight and development of the finance team, including mentoring and day\-to\-day management


• Hands\-on involvement in transactional finance where required — this is not a purely supervisory role


• Identifying and implementing improvements to financial processes, systems, and controls

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years’ post\-qualification experience


• Proven track record in a broad, hands\-on finance role — ideally within an SME or owner\-managed business environment


• Strong working knowledge of Irish tax, VAT, PAYE/PRSI, and statutory compliance obligations


• Demonstrable experience managing the financial dimensions of major retail or wholesale customer relationships


• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel


• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills — comfortable working in close partnership with a non\-finance MD

• Experience in food production, food manufacturing, FMCG, or a related consumer goods sector


• Familiarity with cross\-border trade, UK export requirements, and post\-Brexit customs and VAT obligations


• Experience with foreign currency management and hedging


• Prior engagement with Enterprise Ireland programmes or other state agency funding


• Experience managing banking relationships and negotiating debt or working capital facilities

• A senior leadership position with genuine commercial influence — not a back\-office function


• Direct partnership with the Managing Director in a business with a clear and ambitious growth strategy


• A blue\-chip retail customer base spanning Ireland's major grocery multiples and foodservice sector


• A business with real international reach, supported by Enterprise Ireland


• A people\-first working environment based in Carrigaline, Co Cork

Benefits:

• On\-site parking

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