Strategic CFO for Growth & Operations

Catalyx; Longford; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyx, a machine vision and automation company based in Longford, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial strategy and governance for a growing organisation. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on financial management to support day‑to‑day operations and future growth.

The CFO will own financial planning, cash flow, working capital, reporting and controls, collaborating with commercial, production and engineering teams to ensure robust project costing, margins

Qualifications

• Extensive senior finance leadership experience in CFO/FD roles.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent.
• Experience in project-based industries like construction or manufacturing.
• Strong cash flow management and working capital expertise.
• Proven ability to develop scalable finance functions.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the financial strategy of the organisation, providing guidance to senior leadership on key business decisions.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management across the organisation.
• Take direct responsibility for cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Develop and strengthen financial processes, controls, systems and reporting structures to support continued growth.
• Ensure robust financial governance, statutory compliance, tax management and audit readiness.
• Work closely with Commercial, Production and Engineering teams to ensure accurate project costing, margin management and financial visibility.
• Lead relationships with banks, lenders and funding partners, including the management of working capital and growth facilities.
• Identify, monitor and mitigate financial and commercial risks across the organisation.
• Prepare and present clear and accurate financial reporting and analysis to senior leadership, board members and other stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, building a high-performing and accountable function.
• Provide financial and commercial guidance across the wider organisation, supporting cost-conscious decision-making.
• Support senior leadership with investment decisions, commercial analysis and longer-term financial planning.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial systems, processes and reporting infrastructure.
• Support the organisation through periods of growth, operational change and financial challenge.

Skills

Senior finance leadership

Cash flow management

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Strategic planning

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Catalyx, a machine vision and automation company based in Longford, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial strategy and governance for a growing organisation. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on financial management to support day‑to‑day operations and future growth.

The CFO will own financial planning, cash flow, working capital, reporting and controls, collaborating with commercial, production and engineering teams to ensure robust project costing, margins