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Chief Financial Officer

Ref: 78602

  • Highly Competitive
  • 08 Jan 2025
  • Kildare
  • Permanent

Job Title

Chief Financial Officer

About the Company

Brightwater Executive is delighted to partner with our client, a significant Irish enterprise in the climate solutions sector, in their search for a Chief Financial Officer.

About the Position

Reporting to the Managing Director, the CFO will be responsible for leading the financial strategy, planning and management of a large-scale company. This individual will play a critical role in driving financial performance, ensuring the company's financial health and supporting the execution of growth strategies. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the company's financial strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and growth initiatives. Oversee capital structure, balance sheet management and long-term financial planning to support large-scale projects.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting. 
  • Analyse financial performance and market trends to identify opportunities and risks.
  • Provide actionable recommendations to the CEO and Board.
  • Manage the capital allocation process to improve total value contribution and optimisation of the current and future investment portfolio.
  • Ensure Treasury operations are effectively managed in accordance with policies approved by the Board.
  • Optimise the funding position of the company. Oversee the raising of capital including debt, equity, and other financing mechanisms. 
  • Develop and manage relationships with investors, banks, and financial institutions. 
  • Maintain robust internal controls and compliance frameworks to mitigate financial risks. 

Experience/Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field and/or qualifications in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
  • 10 years+ progressive financial leadership experience within a regulated and complex organisation with a strong background in infrastructure, renewable energy.
  • Proven capability executing business strategy and a track record of capital raising and managing large-scale financial operations. 
  • Exceptional communicator, strong interpersonal and active listening skills, able to create impact and demonstrate proactive stakeholder relationship awareness.
  • Experience of working with Board/s of Directors.

Contact

For more information and a confidential discussion on this Chief Financial Officer opportunity, please contact Yvonne McNulty at Brightwater Executive on [email protected]

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