Director – Finance Secure Issuance

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Director, Finance- SI 

Location: Galway, Ireland 

Job ID: 52732

The Director, Finance – SI serves as a key finance business partner to the Vice President Finance and senior leadership team for Secure Issuance. 

This role leads financial planning, performance management, controllership support, and business analysis to help the organization achieve its financial and operational commitments. 

The position provides forward-looking insights, strengthens connections between operational performance and financial results, and supports well-informed business decisions. 

This leader manages and develops a finance team while partnering across Secure Issuance, Global FP&A, Global Shared Services, and other functions to promote consistent and effective financial practices. 

The Director contributes to a collaborative, globally connected environment focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and sustainable business performance.

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

As our Director, Finance - SI , you’ll support HID’s success by

• Responsible for leading the financial activities supporting Secure Issuance, including monthly close, forecasting, quarterly business reviews, planning cycles, and other required financial deliverables.
• Must be able to provide clear financial insight into business performance, risks, opportunities, and progress toward financial commitments.
• Responsible for designing and implementing financial processes that connect operational performance to revenue, profitability, and EBIT outcomes.
• Must be able to develop and maintain dashboards, benchmarks, and analytics that enable management to monitor key performance indicators and make informed decisions.
• Responsible for leading and developing an engaged finance team serving the Secure Issuance Business Area.
• Leads the finance partnership with Secure Issuance leadership and participates in senior leadership business reviews, providing concise and actionable financial recommendations.
• Drives forward-looking analysis that helps the business anticipate trends, assess complex issues, and identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Supports the development and evaluation of customer agreements by providing financial guidance aligned with the Secure Issuance business model.
• Leads collaboration with Global FP&A, Global Shared Services, and other cross-functional teams to ensure the financial implications of business decisions are understood, aligned, and communicated.
• Drives process, reporting, dashboard, and technology improvements that strengthen financial visibility, operating efficiency, consistency, and decision-making.

Education and Experience

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively increasing experience in Finance or Accounting, including experience supporting international business models.
• Minimum of three years of people management experience, including experience attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining talent.
• Demonstrated financial leadership experience within a complex manufacturing environment, including financial planning, performance analysis, forecasting, and senior leadership reporting.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, experience with business intelligence tools, and a solid understanding of OneStream.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable business insights.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate financial plans and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across global and cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver on commitments.
• Strong judgment, analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to simplify complex business issues.
• Ability to lead strategically while remaining actively involved in detailed financial and operational work.
• Experience using Oracle or a comparable ERP system.
• Experience supporting a range of complex business models in a global organization.
• Demonstrated experience influencing business decisions and aligning stakeholders with differing perspectives.
• CPA or MBA( preferred but not essential )

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package.
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance.
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture.
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds.

Why apply? 

Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.

Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. You'll have opportunities to share insights and contribute forward-thinking ideas that shape future outcomes. 

Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. 

HID may use AI-assisted technology to support our Talent Acquisition team in reviewing applications by identifying job-related qualifications, skills, and experience. AI is used as a support tool only and does not make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team before any selection decision is made. 

If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process or have questions about HID's use of AI in the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]. 

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country.
• HID Global will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the hiring country will not be considered.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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