Group Chief Financial Officer

Artemis Human Capital; Dublin; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Artemis Human Capital partner is seeking a hands-on Chief Financial Officer for a city centre SME. The CFO will lead end-to-end finance, partnering with the CEO and investors, and drive value through M&A, integration, and performance improvement.

This role requires a commercially minded, hands-on finance leader with proven acquisitions experience in SME environments and the ability to scale finance infrastructure as the platform grows.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA credentials.
• Proven CFO experience in PE-backed SME is essential.
• Minimum 10 years PQE in a finance function.
• Strong analytical capabilities and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and scenario modelling aligned to PE strategy.
• Prepare and present board materials, KPI reporting, and investor communications.
• Own financial aspects of acquisitions from target evaluation through integration.
• Lead financial diligence, valuation modelling, and deal structuring with advisors.
• Oversee accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, and financial reporting.

Skills

CFO experience

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA)

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Artemis Human Capital are delighted to be partnering with a high growth SME in the city centre to appoint a hands on Chief Financial Officer to oversee the finance function and help drive the next phase of growth.

The CFO will be a key member of the executive leadership team and a close partner to the CEO and the Investors, responsible for leading the finance function end-to-end while driving value creation across M&A, integration, and performance improvement.

This role requires a hands-on, commercially minded CFO with proven experience executing and integrating acquisitions in an SME environment, within professional or people-led services businesses.

The Role:

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and scenario modelling aligned to PE investment strategy
• Prepare and present board materials, KPI reporting, and investor communications
• Own the financial aspects of acquisitions from target evaluation through integration
• Lead financial diligence, valuation modelling, and deal structuring in partnership with advisors
• Lead all aspects of accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, and financial reporting
• Build scalable finance infrastructure, systems, and processes appropriate for a growing platform
• Oversee any project work and liaise with operational directors
• Ensure regulatory compliance across the group.

The Person:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA)
• Prior CFO experience in a PE-backed SME is essential
• Minimum 10 yrs PQE in a busy finance function
• Excellent analytical skills
• Exceptional excel skills
• Experience providing actionable business information (Budgets, Forecasts, cashflow, variance analysis and financial models)
• Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels.