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 y.mcnulty@brightwaterexecutive.com
