Role Overview: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will report to the Managing Director and serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team. This role is pivotal in shaping the financial strategy, planning, and management of the group, ensuring alignment with long-term operational goals
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy, Planning, and Management:
Contribute to strategic initiatives and operational models.
Assess and evaluate financial performance against long-term goals, budgets, and forecasts.
Develop financial objectives that align with the business growth plan.
Identify, implement, and maintain systems to provide financial and operational information.
Oversee the finance and administration team.
Manage relationships with auditors, consultants, and advisors.
Financial Performance Management:
Oversee the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly management information packs.
Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
Analyze financial results and provide recommendations.
Conduct cost analysis of business activities.
Explore new investment opportunities, assessing potential returns and risks.
Financial Audit, Risk & Compliance:
Ensure robust processes for compliance reporting and annual audits.
Develop and maintain systems, policies, and procedures for effective financial management.
Manage legal and financial due diligence for contracts.
Maintain the organizational risk register and ensure appropriate insurance coverage.
Oversee outsourced IT service providers, focusing on efficiency, security, and value for money.
Maintain IT documentation with emphasis on CRM and cybersecurity.
Governance:
Ensure compliance with CRO filing obligations.
Attend quarterly Board of Directors meetings.
Oversee GDPR compliance.
Provide financial advice to managers and staff to support their objectives.
The Individual:
The ideal candidate will be a member of a recognized accountancy body in Ireland with at least ten years of experience in finance management. They must possess strong skills in finance, accounting, budgeting, and reporting, alongside excellent communication abilities. The CFO should be engaged, committed to team leadership, and adept at using technology to manage multiple work demands effectively.
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Catherine O’Hara or email catherine.ohara@osborne.ie If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided Please submit your updated CV in Word Format If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit www.osborne.ie for more information on all of our roles.
