Strategic CFO for Growth & Scale – Hands-On Leader

Uniting Holding; Ireland; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyx is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial strategy and controls for a fast-growing, project-based organisation. The CFO will own planning, cash flow, working capital, governance and reporting, while developing processes and systems to support scale.

The role requires hands-on leadership across finance, commercial, production and engineering, with strong stakeholder management and strategic vision.

Qualifications

• Significant senior finance leadership experience (CFO/FD or similar).
• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, engineering, or project-based environments.
• Strong understanding of project costing, margin management and working capital.
• Proven track record in scaling finance functions and improving controls and systems.
• Experience managing relationships with banks, auditors and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the financial strategy of the organisation, guiding senior leadership on key decisions.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management.
• Direct cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Strengthen financial processes, controls, systems and reporting structures.
• Ensure robust governance, statutory compliance, tax management and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with commercial, production and engineering teams for accurate project costing and margin visibility.
• Manage banking relationships and funding facilities to support growth.
• Identify and mitigate financial and commercial risks across the organisation.

Skills

Senior finance leadership

Financial planning

Cash flow management

Risk and governance

Financing partnerships

Strategic financial guidance

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Catalyx is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial strategy and controls for a fast-growing, project-based organisation. The CFO will own planning, cash flow, working capital, governance and reporting, while developing processes and systems to support scale.

The role requires hands-on leadership across finance, commercial, production and engineering, with strong stakeholder management and strategic vision.