Finance Manager– Op Ex, Dublin

Because we strive to put people first.

Culture, our way.

Finance

at Primark

What’sa career at Primark all about? The positive impactyou’remaking, the experiencesyou’rehaving and the peopleyou’rewith.You’reour inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

Our finance team is renowned for their attention to detail.You’llenable us to navigate the financial landscape with precision, contributing to the strategic decisions that support our growth. Surround yourself withexperts andbring your scientific mind to shape the future of our organisation.

WhatYou’llDo asFinance Manager – Op Ex In your role,you’llcollaborate with different people across a range of skillsets.Here’sa flavour of your day-to-day:

LeadOpExfinancial management&period-end close– Oversee preparation and analysis of financial/management accounts, manage accruals, prepayments, reclasses, allocations,maintainrobust reconciliations, and ensuretimely,accurateclose including daily group close catchups and ABF periodic reporting submissions.

Deliver high‑quality performance reporting– Produce clear management reports with bridges, variance analysis (tracker/budget/forecast), driver‑based insights, weekly financial performance tracking, and maintenance of Risks&Opportunities logs withappropriate documentationand escalation.

Strengthen cost governance&allocation methodologies– Enhance andmaintaintransparent cost allocation models across stores, cost centres, projects, and markets, ensuring strong rationale, audit trails, andaccuratecost-to-serve insights by channel/region.

Ensure financial compliance&audit readiness– Uphold IFRS/US GAAP standards (as relevant), SOX/ICFR requirements, internal policy adherence, and act as key liaison for internal/external audits, including leadership of statutory accounts preparation for international entities.

Act as strategic finance partner for key departments– Serve as the main point of contact for Store Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, Facilities, and Technology teams on allOpExmatters, driving strong stakeholder relationships, performance challenge, and effective cost management.

Provide team leadership&operational excellence– Manage and develop direct reports (including Mumbai-based team members), drive continuous improvement, enhance systems/process integration, support projects asrequired, andoperateconfidently and responsibly in a dynamic environment.

WhatYou’llGet People are at the heart of what we do here, soit’sessential we provide you with the right environment to perform at yourvery best.Let’stalk lifestyle:

Let’stalk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

WhatYou’llBring

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CPA or equivalent) with 5+ years post-qualification experience, ideally gained through aBig 4 backgroundcombined with strongindustry experience.

Proven people manager with 2+ years leading teams,demonstratingstrong interpersonal,writtenand verbal communication skills and the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the business.

Highly organised, self‑motivated professionalwith strong planning,prioritisationand multitasking skills, capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines in demanding environments.

Exceptional analytical ability and attention to detail, experienced in managing large data volumes while alsomaintaininga strong strategic and commercial overview.

Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen, supported by excellent project management capabilities, a proactive work ethic, and the ability to understand broader business drivers; fluency in Englishrequired, withadditionalEuropean languages an advantage.

AdvancedproficiencyinMS Office (especially Excel)and experienced withOracle Financials and Excel4apps, ensuring robust financial reporting,analysisand system utilisation.

Does this sound like you? Great, because wecan’twait to see whatyou’llbring.You’llbe supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark,we’reexcited about our future - andwe’reexcited to develop yours.

About Primark At Primark, people matter.They’rethe beating heart of our business and the reasonwe’vegrown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do.In essence, we’reCaring and always strive to put people first.We'realso Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.

Our fashion isn’t one‑size‑fits‑all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.

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