Chief Financial Officer

Hunter Savage; Kilkenny; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Employer pension contribution

Blended working from home

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing benefits

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

Hunter Savage is seeking a Chief Financial Officer in Kilkenny to lead financial strategy, governance and long-term planning. You will partner with the CEO, executive team and board to drive growth and optimise performance.

You will manage budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash and risk, guide the finance team, and advise on investments, pricing and acquisitions, all within a supportive, blended-work environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with significant senior finance leadership experience.
• Experience coordinating budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial strategy and lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning.
• Deliver management accounts, statutory accounts and clear board reporting.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, treasury and banking relationships.
• Maintain effective financial controls and oversee audit, tax compliance and risk management.
• Partner with leaders across the organisation on investment, pricing and growth decisions.
• Support acquisitions, due diligence and integration where relevant.
• Lead, develop and plan for the future of the finance team.

Skills

Forecasting

Board reporting

Strategic finance leadership

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Chief Financial Officer

We are hiring for our client, an established organisation seeking a commercially focused Chief Financial Officer to join its senior leadership team in Kilkenny. Working closely with the CEO, executive team and board, you will shape financial strategy, strengthen governance and provide the insight needed to support growth.

This Chief Financial Officer role offers the opportunity to influence decisions across the organisation while leading a finance team and maintaining strong financial controls.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

1. Strategic influence: Work directly with the CEO and board on financial and commercial decisions.

2. Broad remit: Lead planning, reporting, cash flow, risk management and governance.

3. Strong package: Competitive compensation, performance-related bonus, substantial employer pension contribution and blended working from home.

The Role

As Chief Financial Officer, you will:

• Develop financial strategy and lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning.

• Deliver management accounts, statutory accounts and clear board reporting.

• Manage cash flow, working capital, treasury and banking relationships.

• Maintain effective financial controls and oversee audit, tax compliance and risk management.

• Partner with leaders across the organisation on investment, pricing and growth decisions.

• Support acquisitions, due diligence and integration where relevant.

• Lead, develop and plan for the future of the finance team.

The Person

You will be a qualified accountant with significant senior finance leadership experience. You will bring strong commercial judgement, technical accounting knowledge and a track record of leading financial planning, reporting and governance. You will also be comfortable advising senior stakeholders and developing a high-performing team.

The Reward

• Competitive compensation package and performance-related bonus

• Substantial employer pension contribution and generous annual leave

• Blended working from home and supportive family policies

• Professional development opportunities

• Employee assistance programme, wellbeing benefits and bike to work scheme

• Regular social, wellness and charity activities

To discuss this Chief Financial Officer opportunity in confidence, contact Connor Donaghy.