Barbara
HOF/Finance Director
+35 yrs
Financial Controller
3
Companies Owned
M&A
Due Diligence & Integration
€1.3m–€23m
Turnover Scaled
Barbara was offered the promotion to Finance Director and not only excelled in the role, but successfully led two departments and a team of over 20 people. Through her leadership and the introduction of AVC, the company thrived, benefiting from stronger financial management and improved performance.
About Barbara
With 35+ years’ experience as a senior finance leader across consulting, manufacturing, retail, and hospitality, she adapts quickly to complex financial and business environments. Approaches challenges as opportunities, delivering results with professionalism, dedication, and attention to detail.
Key accomplishments
Owner & Director of a retail business for 20+ years, overseeing finance, operations, HR and day-to-day management
Built and managed finance operations across start-ups, SMEs and established businesses, covering financial control, budgeting, cash flow, payroll, taxation, audit, reporting, systems and commercial decision-making
Led major ERP and finance systems implementation, including System 21/JBA on an IBM AS/400 platform, alongside the development of robust financial and operational controls
Grew a company from €1.3m to €23m turnover, supporting the business through an MBO, receivership and subsequent sale
Financial Controller for the Radisson Athlone hotel start-up, establishing the finance function, systems, controls and team
Drove hotel turnover from under €2m to over €4m, while increasing profit before depreciation and interest from 10% to 20%
Managed finance and logistics for a €35m-turnover engineering business, leading a 28-person team
Sector experience
Financial Controller – Hospitality
Implemented financial systems, procedures and controls, ensuring a robust finance function was established, and subsequently oversaw the smooth and effective day-to-day operation of the Finance Department
Finance Executive – Manufacturing
Supported rapid business growth from 1.3m to 23m turnover, leading Finance and Logistics and implementing a new ERP system. Played a key role through the MBO, restructuring, acquisition and eventual sale of the business.
Owner / Director – Retail Business
Responsible for financial management, HR, payroll and statutory compliance. Oversaw day-to-day business operations, financial reporting, year-end accounts and Revenue and CRO submissions.