Interim Chief Financial Officer

Pearse Portfolio; Munster; On-site; EUR 148,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearse Portfolio is seeking an experienced Interim CFO for an initial three-month contract in County Limerick, Ireland. The role involves taking ownership of the finance function, overseeing TSA, and guiding the business through a transition with senior leadership and investors.

You will manage day-to-day finance, reporting, cash and working capital, and stand up standalone finance capability where needed, reporting to the board and sponsor.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with CFO or senior finance leadership experience in private equity or transaction environment.
• Proven TSA experience within a carve-out or post-acquisition setting.
• Available to start at short notice and spend time on site.
• Familiarity with the Irish market is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own the finance function and provide stability and rigour during the transition.
• Oversee the Transition Services Agreement (TSA) and ensure effective execution.
• Oversee exit from shared services and establish standalone finance capability where needed.
• Lead day-to-day financial management, reporting, cash and working capital.
• Partner with leadership and investors and report to the board and sponsor.

Skills

CFO experience

Private equity experience

TSA experience

On-site availability

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Interim CFO

PE-Backed

County Limerick

3 Month Contract

Day rate + expenses

Pearse Portfolio are supporting a private equity backed business headquartered in Ireland is seeking an experienced Interim CFO to join on an initial three month contract. This is a hands-on role at a pivotal moment for the business, providing senior financial leadership through a period of transition.

The role

Reporting to the board and working closely with the sponsor, you will take ownership of the finance function and provide stability and rigour during a critical phase. A central part of the mandate is managing the Transition Services Agreement (TSA), so demonstrable, first-hand TSA experience is essential.

You will oversee the exit from shared services, ensure continuity of finance operations, and stand up standalone capability where needed.

Alongside the TSA workstream, you will lead day to day financial management, reporting, cash and working capital, and act as a trusted partner to the leadership team and investors.

What we're looking for

We need someone who has done this before and can add value from day one. That means a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with prior CFO or senior finance leadership experience in a private equity or transaction environment.

Proven TSA experience within a carve-out or post‑acquisition setting is the key requirement. Familiarity with the Irish market is an advantage, and you will need to be available to start at short notice and spend time on site.