Chief Financial Officer

Overview

An exciting opportunity is available for a Chief Financial Officer to join a private equity-backed company based in Dublin 18. Reporting directly to the CEO and as a Board member, this role is critical in driving strategic decision-making and leading the finance function during a significant growth phase. The company is multi-site and aims to professionalise its finance operations while executing a buy-and-build growth strategy. The ideal candidate will be a commercially astute finance leader who excels in fast-paced, entrepreneurial settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CEO and Board to formulate and execute strategic growth initiatives.
• Lead and enhance the finance department by implementing best practices in financial systems, controls, and governance.
• Produce timely and accurate financial reporting including statutory, management, investor, and Board reports such as annual budgets, long-term forecasts, and monthly board presentations.
• Establish and monitor financial and operational KPIs to drive improved business outcomes across multiple sites.
• Manage cash flow, treasury functions, working capital, and ensure adherence to financial covenants.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and funding program requirements.
• Support merger and acquisition activities through financial modelling, due diligence, deal structuring, integration, and investment evaluation.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with investors, lenders, auditors, tax consultants, and other external stakeholders.
• Provide commercial insights to underpin strategic partnerships and enhance business performance.
• Prepare the organisation for future investment rounds and an eventual exit strategy.

Candidate Requirements

• Professional accountant qualification with robust technical accounting knowledge.
• Significant experience in a CFO or senior finance leadership role within a private equity-backed or leveraged company.
• Proven leadership of finance teams within multi-location or multi-site organisations.
• Strong commercial insight covering financial planning, cash flow management, and operational efficiency improvement.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, integration, and Irish market transactions is highly preferred.
• Track record in establishing and maturing finance functions in scaling businesses.
• Excellent leadership capabilities with effective Board-level communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Adaptability to dynamic, fast-evolving entrepreneurial environments undergoing transformation.
• Background in regulated industries or funding-reliant sectors is advantageous, along with exposure to high-growth companies and successful private equity exits.

Compensation

The remuneration package includes a salary up to €170,000 dependent on experience, complemented by performance bonuses and a Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP).

Additional Information

This role is being managed by a specialist finance and accounting recruitment firm. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Ireland as sponsorship will not be provided. Given the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.