Kieran Hayes

Recruitment Consultant

Phone number: +31 20 808 88 84

Email: [email protected]

Recruitment Consultant

Kieran is a Recruitment Consultant in our Dutch Finance & Accounting recruitment team, sourcing high-quality candidates for companies in a range of different industries.

Working in partnership with the entire Finance & Accounting team, Kieran uses his down-to-earth approach to build relationships with candidates, striving to understand their motivations for a career change, role expectations, experience, and work-life balance.

Utilising that knowledge, he matches candidates to roles in companies suited to them, while constantly expanding his Finance network.

Kieran joined EMEA Recruitment in April 2023 as an Associate Consultant, bringing a year of recruitment experience in the Further Education sector. He was promoted in January 2024. 

Kieran’s Interests

Kieran’s main interest is football; he spent 12 years at Nottingham Forest playing professionally, alongside players who are now in the Premier League.

He has also travelled around the world, spending two years in the AFC Champions League in international teams, such as the Philippines.

Kieran’s other interests include dining out, watching Netflix, travelling, and going to the gym.

Kieran's Successful Candidates

  • AP Specialist
  • Finance Admin
  • Project Management Support
  • Business Process Officer

 

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Kieran Hayes

Kieran Hayes

Recruitment Consultant

Phone number: +31 20 808 88 84

Email: [email protected]

Kieran is a Recruitment Consultant in our Dutch Finance & Accounting recruitment team, sourcing high-quality candidates for companies in a range of different industries.

Working in partnership with the entire Finance & Accounting team, Kieran uses his down-to-earth approach to build relationships with candidates, striving to understand their motivations for a career change, role expectations, experience, and work-life balance.

Utilising that knowledge, he matches candidates to roles in companies suited to them, while constantly expanding his Finance network.

Kieran joined EMEA Recruitment in April 2023 as an Associate Consultant, bringing a year of recruitment experience in the Further Education sector. He was promoted in January 2024. 

Kieran’s Interests

Kieran’s main interest is football; he spent 12 years at Nottingham Forest playing professionally, alongside players who are now in the Premier League.

He has also travelled around the world, spending two years in the AFC Champions League in international teams, such as the Philippines.

Kieran’s other interests include dining out, watching Netflix, travelling, and going to the gym.

Kieran's Successful Candidates

  • AP Specialist
  • Finance Admin
  • Project Management Support
  • Business Process Officer

 

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Interests

  • FootballFootball
  • Dining OutDining Out
  • NetflixNetflix
  • TravellingTravelling
  • GymGym

Kieran Hayes

Clients

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Kieran Hayes JOBS

Up to €65,000 inclusive of holiday allowance
Posted 2 days ago
EMEA Recruitment is delighted to support a market-leading international business in the retail industry looking to add an FP&A Analyst to its finance team.

Our client is on a mission to become the No.1 brand in the world within its sector. The business aims to achieve this by building a world-class Financial Planning and Analysis team.

This role is an exciting opportunity to join a true market leader with career progression pathways. 

Key Responsibilities:
  • Financial Planning and Support: Ensure submissions follow guidelines, manage outputs with the FP&A team, and improve the accuracy of financial plans
  • Forecast Consolidation: Consolidate regional quarterly forecasts and latest estimates, interpret outlooks, and advise on risks and opportunities
  • Expense Forecasting and Control: Forecast regional corporate expenses, and partner with stakeholders to provide robust assumptions and tracking tools
  • Month-End Close and Variance Analysis: Support accruals and prepayments, validate actual results, prepare variance analysis, and assist with ad-hoc financial requests

Key Requirements:
  • Educational and Professional Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields with 2-4 years of experience in Finance, FP&A, or Accounting
  • Technical Skills: Strong P&L knowledge, understanding of local and US GAAP, proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and various financial analyses; experience with BPC, SAP, Hyperion, or Cognos preferred
  • Analytical and Strategic Abilities: Demonstrated balance of strategic and analytical skills, excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills
  • Leadership and Communication: Proven ability to manage and influence cross-functionally, effective communication at all levels, and high integrity with a humble and driven attitude

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
Up to €80k inclusive of holiday allowance
Posted 2 days ago
EMEA Recruitment is delighted to support a prominent global advertising company looking to add a Head of Accounting to their finance team in Amsterdam. This an exciting opportunity to join a true market leader with a key focus on innovation and sustainability. 

Responsibilities of the Head of Accounting:
  • Lead and Manage the Accounting Team: Oversee a team of accountants, actively participating in accounting tasks to ensure accuracy and efficiency in daily operations
  • Ensure Accurate Financial Reporting: Oversee all company accounts, ensuring compliance with local GAAP and IFRS,  lead the monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing processes, including the preparation of statutory accounts
  • Collaborate on Audits and Compliance: Manage group and statutory audits with external auditors, ensure compliance with tax regulations, and serve as the point of contact for finance reporting
  • Support Strategic Initiatives: Assist with presenting financial reports to executives and stakeholders, optimizing processes and systems, and suggesting improvements for the accounting system, including payroll, invoicing, and payables

Skills/Experience Sought:
  • Education: Master\'s degree in Accounting, CPA or CA
  • Technical Skills: Efficient in Excel along with knowledge and experience with ERP systems
  • Experience and Expertise: Experience in a business or finance environment (preferably within an audit firm), with additional experience in IFRS regulations being advantageous

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
Up to €70,000 inclusive of holiday allowance + benefits
Posted 3 weeks ago
EMEA Recruitment is exclusively working with a charitable organisation looking to add a Controlling Team Lead to their finance team based in the Netherlands. If you are a finance professional who gains satisfaction from knowing your work will have a positive effect on the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity.

Responsibilities of the Controller Team Lead:
  • Responsible for timely and accurate consolidation
  • Set up and execute a number of reports and checks and balances to monitor the accuracy and completeness of the local books of accounts
  • Actively review local and global statutory audits, ensuring recommendations are followed up and audit findings are closed
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and other checks and balances to monitor the accuracy and completeness of the local books of accounts
Requirements:
  • 5+ years of experience in a Controller role (experience in an NGO would be advantageous)
  • Management experience is beneficial
  • Degree in Finance/Business Admin

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
Up to €70,000 inclusive of holiday allowance
Posted 2 weeks ago
EMEA Recruitment is delighted to support a leading global institution looking to add a Senior Auditor to their Internal Audit team based in Amsterdam. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to continue their career within a company that offers significant training and growth opportunities. 

Responsibilities of the Senior Auditor:
  • Risk Assurance: Provide independent assurance on risks related to the company\'s activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk management

  • Compliance Monitoring: Ensure adherence to the company\'s internal policies and external regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance across all operations

  • Audit Execution:  Handle components of audit assignments, producing accurate working papers, and supporting management with occasional ad-hoc requests

Experience and Skills Sought:
  • 2-5 years of experience in Audit (experience within financial services is a plus)
  • Independent critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively communicate with senior management
  • Experience in internal control/audit, pursuing or holding professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CA, ACCA)
  • Proficient level of English
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.