Chief Financial Officer

Overview

This opportunity is for a senior finance leader to join a well-established, purpose-led organisation in Cork. The business has already made meaningful progress through strategic expansion and organisational development, and it is now preparing for its next stage of growth. The company combines commercial ambition with a strong commitment to values, responsible practice, integrity, and long-term sustainability.

The role sits at executive and Board level and offers broad scope across strategy, finance leadership, governance, and transformation. It is a key appointment for an organisation operating in a regulated environment and pursuing continued scale and change.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the CEO as a trusted advisor on strategy and the organisation’s future direction.
• Take full ownership of the finance function, maintaining strong control, reporting quality, and financial discipline.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and wider financial planning activities to support the business agenda.
• Provide commercial analysis, constructive challenge, and clear insight to aid decision-making.
• Ensure finance activity is aligned with governance and compliance requirements in a regulated setting.
• Manage relationships with external parties such as auditors and regulators.
• Contribute to strategic projects, including growth plans and integration-related work.
• Oversee treasury management, capital planning, and financial risk oversight.
• Strengthen business performance through meaningful analysis and transparent reporting.
• Lead, coach, and develop a capable and high-performing finance team.

Candidate Profile

• Professionally qualified in finance, such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or an equivalent qualification.
• Extensive background in a senior finance leadership position.
• Strong strategic and commercial judgement, with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in a governance-led or compliance-focused environment.
• Proven contribution to strategic change initiatives such as expansion, transformation, or integration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• A collaborative, energetic, and supportive leadership approach.
• High standards of personal integrity and professional conduct.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Cork, County Cork, Ireland.

The organisation is seeking someone who can bring both financial rigour and strategic leadership to a business in an important period of growth and transformation.

For further details, the source listed a direct contact email: [email protected].