Accounting & Finance Recruitment Ireland

Specialist Accounting and Finance Talent Search for Irish businesses

Strong finance teams give business leaders the clarity, control and commercial insight needed to make important decisions. From accurate reporting and cash flow management to business partnering, forecasting and transformation, the right finance professionals can have an impact across the entire organisation.

Connexus supports Irish-headquartered, founder-led, scaling and mid-sized businesses with Accounting and Finance recruitment across Ireland. Our core focus is qualified accountants, senior finance professionals and appointments where leadership, commercial judgement and stakeholder influence matter.

We also recruit newly qualified and part-qualified accountants, transactional accounting professionals and specialists across finance operations, reporting, FP&A, finance systems and transformation.

We take time to understand why the appointment is being made, the outcomes the successful candidate will own and the environment in which they will operate. This allows us to look beyond qualifications and job titles and assess the technical experience, commercial capabilities and working style required.

We support permanent, contract and interim appointments, adapting the search to the urgency, complexity and longer-term objectives of the organisation.

Since 2014 | Supporting organisations across Ireland with specialist recruitment.

How we approach Accounting and Finance Talent Search

MAP

We clarify why the role exists, the outcomes expected from the successful candidate and the technical, commercial and leadership capabilities required. We then map the relevant Accounting and Finance market against the brief.

ENGAGE

We approach suitable active and passive professionals, communicating the opportunity clearly and assessing their qualifications, experience, motivations and potential fit with the organisation.

DELIVER

We present a focused shortlist supported by clear candidate information, relevant market feedback and practical guidance concerning salary expectations and candidate availability.

CONNECT

We support interview coordination, feedback, offer management and communication through to placement, helping the employer and candidate make a well-informed decision.

Typical Accounting and Finance hiring requirements

Appointing a finance leader for a growing business

A scaling or founder-led organisation may need a Finance Director, Head of Finance or Financial Controller who can strengthen financial control while giving leadership a clearer view of performance, risk and future investment.

Building commercial finance and FP&A capability

A growing business may require a Finance Business Partner or FP&A professional who can improve forecasting, challenge commercial assumptions and provide decision-makers with useful financial insight.

Supporting transformation or maintaining continuity

An organisation implementing new finance systems, improving processes or managing a period of change may need a permanent, contract or interim professional who can provide specialist capability and maintain delivery.

Accounting and Finance roles we recruit

Connexus recruits across finance leadership, accounting and reporting, commercial finance, FP&A, finance operations and transformation. Our core focus is qualified accountants and senior finance professionals, with additional support across newly qualified, part-qualified and transactional appointments.

Finance leadership

Finance Director
Head of Finance
Financial Controller
Finance Manager

Accounting and reporting

Financial Accountant
Management Accountant
Group Accountant
Part-Qualified Accountant
Newly Qualified Accountant

Commercial finance and FP&A

Finance Business Partner
FP&A Analyst
FP&A Manager
Commercial Finance appointments
Commercial Analyst

Finance operations

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Payroll
Credit Control
Treasury

Transformation, advisory and corporate finance

Finance Transformation
Finance Systems
Corporate Finance
Financial Advisory

The responsibilities attached to these roles can differ significantly between organisations. We work with employers to define the appropriate level of technical accounting expertise, commercial capability, leadership experience and hands-on involvement before approaching the market.

What employers say about working with Connexus

“Skai worked with us as a team builder. She and the Connexus team developed a deep, genuine understanding and passion for our business and they helped us find people that could help deliver that vision. The end result for us was a significant reduction in the time & effort associated with new hires; a better quality of hire and ultimately, a better team that can help us to deliver continued growth.”

Peter R.

Managing Director, Wayfinders

“After nearly 2 years trying to recruit the right candidate we were eventually referred to Skai through a client of ours. Their professionalism and ability to seek out the right candidate is exceptional, after a brief call with Skai she completely understood what we were looking for and the candidates started to come. We were then faced with the nice problem of having to pick the best person for the position. We had honestly lost faith in recruiters and the process before meeting the Skai team, we would strongly recommend anyone to use them.”

Dean W.

Managing Consultant, Clancy & Assoc

“I have been working with Skai for a number of years and she makes the recruitment process a pleasure. Communication from both Skai and Connexus Recruit is always on point, they get to the core of who you are looking for and understand the needs of financial services. Recruitment in financial services is very competitive and Skai has always provided us with candidates who are at the top of their game. Skai is always my first point of contact when recruiting, and I look forward to working with her and Connexus Recruit again in the future.”

Sinéad Clinton Caldas,

Director, Metis Ireland

When businesses engage Connexus

Specialist recruitment support for important, difficult or time-sensitive Accounting and Finance appointments.

Strengthening finance leadership

Hiring a Finance Director, Head of Finance or Financial Controller who can provide leadership, improve financial control and support the organisation’s wider commercial objectives.

Building a growing finance function

Recruiting the qualified, newly qualified and part-qualified accounting professionals needed as reporting requirements and business complexity increase.

Developing commercial finance capability

Adding Finance Business Partners, FP&A professionals or commercial analysts who can turn financial information into practical insight for business leaders.

Supporting finance transformation

Finding professionals with finance systems, process improvement or transformation experience who can strengthen how the finance function operates.

Accessing qualified passive talent

Reaching experienced accountants and finance leaders who are not actively applying for roles but may consider the right opportunity.

Securing interim or contract support

Providing experienced finance professionals to maintain continuity, strengthen reporting or support a period of change while a permanent solution is developed.

What employers need to know when hiring Accounting and Finance talent

Qualified accountants and senior finance professionals with strong leadership, commercial finance, business partnering or transformation experience are frequently approached about new opportunities. Employers therefore need a well-defined proposition and an efficient process to secure the right person.

Connexus Talent Insights reported a median time-to-hire of eight weeks. For business-critical finance appointments, delays in agreeing the brief, arranging interviews or making decisions can increase the risk of losing preferred candidates.

Salary expectations also vary considerably according to the scope of the appointment. The Connexus Salary Guide 2026 includes the following benchmarks:

Financial Controller: €70,000–€95,000
Finance Director: €100,000–€140,000
Head of FP&A: €80,000–€110,000
Finance Business Partner: €65,000–€90,000

These ranges provide a useful starting point, but location, organisation size, reporting responsibilities, professional qualifications and the complexity of the role can all affect the appropriate package.

Before beginning a search, employers should agree:

• Why the role is being created or replaced.
• The financial and commercial outcomes the successful candidate will own.
• The professional qualification and technical experience required.
• The balance between strategic leadership and hands-on delivery.
• The importance of business partnering and stakeholder influence.
• Any finance systems, transformation or process-improvement experience required.
• Whether the need is permanent, contract or interim.
• The salary range, working arrangement and wider employment proposition.
• Who will participate in interviews and how quickly decisions can be made.

A well-defined brief enables a more focused search and helps suitable candidates understand the scope, authority and potential impact of the opportunity.

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Accounting and Finance Talent Search FAQs

Connexus recruits across finance leadership, accounting and reporting, commercial finance, FP&A, finance operations and transformation. Roles include Finance Directors, Heads of Finance, Financial Controllers, Finance Managers, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Group Accountants, Finance Business Partners and FP&A professionals.

Yes. Our primary focus is qualified accountants, senior finance professionals and finance leadership appointments. We also support employers hiring newly qualified and part-qualified accountants, as well as professionals across transactional accounting and finance operations.

Yes. Connexus supports permanent, contract and interim Accounting and Finance appointments. The most appropriate approach will depend on the organisation’s immediate requirements, the scope of the work and whether the need is temporary or longer term.

Yes. Connexus works with organisations hiring Accounting and Finance professionals across Ireland, with a particular focus on Irish-headquartered, founder-led, scaling and mid-sized businesses.

The appropriate candidate market will depend on the location, seniority, working arrangement, professional qualification and experience required.

Yes. We can conduct focused and confidential searches for senior, leadership and business-critical finance appointments.

Our approach combines market mapping, direct engagement, specialist networks and our existing talent community. This allows us to reach qualified accountants and finance professionals who may not be actively applying for jobs.

Recruitment timelines depend on the seniority of the appointment, availability of the required skills, salary, location and complexity of the interview process.

Connexus Talent Insights 2026 reported a median time-to-hire of eight weeks. Agreeing the brief, interview stages and decision-makers before beginning the search can help employers maintain momentum.

The salary should reflect the seniority, reporting responsibilities, professional qualification, technical requirements and commercial scope of the appointment.

The Connexus Salary Guide provides current benchmarks across mid-to-senior Accounting and Finance roles in Ireland. Connexus can also provide market feedback based on the specific requirements of your role.

Submit your brief through the website or contact the Connexus team directly. We will arrange an initial conversation to understand the role, the reason for the appointment, the required capabilities and your preferred recruitment timeline.

Accounting & Finance Talent Search in Ireland