Strategic CFO for Project-Driven Engineering Firm

Barden | B Corp

Waterford

On-site

EUR 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

5 hours ago

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Job summary

Barden are delighted to be appointed as exclusive recruitment partner for a well established engineering and project based business in Waterford, seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function.

This role offers commercial accountability, ownership of budgeting, forecasting and financial strategy, and a chance to shape controls and drive system improvements while developing a focused finance team.

Qualifications

Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience in a senior finance role.
Strong people-management experience with a track record of team development.
Excellent commercial acumen, hands-on cost accounting and strategic finance capability.

Responsibilities

Oversee the financial management of the company, ensuring accuracy and integrity of reporting.
Lead and develop a small finance team.
Own the ledger structure and monthly reporting across sites, projects and departments.
Collaborate with project managers to track costs and profitability on multiple projects.
Prepare quarterly statements and lead budgeting, forecasting and planning.
Manage cash flow, working capital and supplier terms aligned to project cycles.
Prepare for annual audits and liaise with auditors.
Oversee statutory and taxation compliance including sector reporting.
Support upgrade of finance systems and provide ad hoc leadership duties.