Group Chief Financial Officer

RBK Chartered Accountants; Ulster; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

RBK Chartered Accountants seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and performance across Ireland and the UK. This role partners with the Managing Director to guide growth, ensure robust controls, and drive value creation in a scaling business.

Responsibilities cover strategic planning, M&A evaluation, funding strategies, financial reporting, governance, and building a high-performing finance team. You will interact with the Board and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven CFO-level experience in a multi-entity business across Ireland and the UK.
• Strong financial planning, reporting, and governance capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to build high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the Group’s strategic plan with the MD.
• Lead acquisition evaluation, due diligence, structuring, and integration (M&A).
• Provide financial insight for organic growth, pricing, and investments.
• Oversee funding strategy, banking relationships, and capital structure.
• Build and maintain robust controls, governance, and reporting across jurisdictions.

Skills

CFO experience

M&A experience

Financial planning

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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
• 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
• 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