Group Chief Financial Officer

Location Cavan, Ireland

Sectors Accounting & Finance

Contract Permanent

Our client is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a key executive leadership role partnering with the Managing Director to drive the Group’s financial strategy, performance, and long-term growth across Ireland and the UK.

This role is suited to a commercially focused finance leader who can operate at both a strategic and operational level within a scaling business. The CFO will play a central role in supporting the Group’s next phase of development, including both acquisition-led and organic growth, while also ensuring strong financial control, reporting, and operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Growth

  • Partner with the Managing Director to define and deliver the Group’s strategic plan
  • Support and lead financial input into acquisition opportunities (M&A), including evaluation, due diligence, structuring, and integration
  • Provide financial insight into organic growth initiatives, including pricing, investment decisions, and expansion plans
  • Contribute to Board-level strategic discussions and decision-making

Financial Strategy & Capital Management

  • Lead the Group’s funding strategy, banking relationships, and capital structure
  • Develop long-term financial plans and scenario modelling
  • Drive strong cash flow management and working capital performance

Commercial & Operational Partnership

  • Act as a senior commercial partner across the business, working closely with Operations and the Sales Director
  • Support key commercial decisions including pricing, contracts, and major tenders
  • Drive profitability improvement and margin performance

Finance Function Leadership (Hands-On Requirement)

  • Provide leadership and direction to the finance function across Ireland and the UK
  • Ensure delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Maintain strong financial controls, compliance, and governance standards
  • Operate in a hands-on capacity across financial reporting and finance operations where required, particularly in a scaling or evolving environment
  • Build and develop a high-performing finance team aligned to the needs of the business

Governance, Risk & Compliance

  • Ensure strong financial governance and compliance across both jurisdictions
  • Oversee audit processes and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain robust financial controls and risk management frameworks

Board & Stakeholder Management

  • Prepare and present financial insights and performance updates to the Board
  • Manage relationships with external stakeholders including banks, advisors, and potential investors
  • Support future investment, refinancing, or strategic transactions

Candidate Profile

Experience

  • Proven experience at CFO, Finance Director, or senior finance leadership level within a growing or multi-entity business
  • Demonstrated involvement in M&A, corporate finance, or transaction-led growth
  • Strong background in financial control, reporting, and operational finance
  • Experience operating across multiple jurisdictions (Ireland & UK desirable)

Skills & Capabilities

  • Strong commercial and strategic acumen
  • Ability to operate at both Board and operational level
  • Strong financial modelling and analytical capability
  • Hands-on approach with attention to detail
  • Effective communicator and influencer at senior level
  • Proven leadership and team development skills

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Personal Attributes

  • Growth-oriented and commercially focused
  • Hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable in a dynamic environment
  • High level of integrity and professionalism