Group Chief Financial Officer

RBK Chartered Accountants; Ulster; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

RBK Chartered Accountants seeks a Chief Financial Officer to partner with the Managing Director in driving the Group’s financial strategy, performance, and growth across Ireland and the UK. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on finance, governance, and commercial partnership to enable acquisition-led and organic expansion.

The successful candidate will lead the finance function, manage funding, deliver robust financial reporting and budgeting, and work closely with the Board and

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Partner with the MD to define and deliver the Group’s strategic plan.
• Lead funding strategy, banking relationships, and capital structure.
• Provide financial insight into organic growth, pricing, investments, and expansion.
• Oversee audits, governance, compliance, and robust controls across Ireland and the UK.
• Build a high-performing finance team and ensure timely financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

Skills

Strategic leadership

M&A experience

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Hands-on finance

Board communication

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

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