Finance & Operations Associate (AI)

TL;DR

Finance & Operations Associate (AI): Strengthening the operational and financial backbone of a fast-growing AI startup across Ireland, Spain, and Portugal with an accent on financial rhythm, accounting, HR, payroll, and compliance. Focus on maintaining smooth, timely, and well-governed operations and supporting leadership decision-making.

Location: Hybrid in Dublin, Ireland, with occasional travel to Madrid or Lisbon.

Salary: Competitive base salary + equity

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing startup building the next generation of enterprise AI solutions, focusing on fully managed AI agent lifecycles.

What you will do

• Support key operational finance processes, ensuring accurate reporting and cash-flow visibility.
• Drive accounting, HR, payroll, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, financial performance tracking, and leadership insights.
• Improve and maintain internal finance and operations systems and workflows.
• Coordinate cross-country operational processes and people operations activities.
• Support strong operational governance, contract workflows, and organizational documentation.

Requirements

• Experience: 2-5 years in consulting, finance, or operations.
• Strong financial acumen, structured thinking, and comfort with core financial processes.
• Organizational strength to manage multiple work streams, deadlines, and stakeholders.
• Versatility and ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities in an evolving environment.
• Proactive and resourceful, taking initiative and seeking solutions independently.
• Reliable Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Tech-savvy with Google Suite, spreadsheets, and project management tools.

Nice to have

• Startup experience.
• Experience with core operations software (e.g., Personio, Xero).
• International mindset or experience with multi-country operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and access to equity.
• Private health insurance.
• Flexible work setup.
• 22 days of paid time off plus national holidays.
• Opportunity for rapid growth into roles like Operations Manager or Finance Manager.
• Work in a high-performance environment that values impact, quality, and autonomy.

Hiring process

• Intro Call (30 minutes with HR).
• Practical Exercise & 1st Role Interview.
• 2x Cultural & Values Interviews with senior leadership.
• Offer.