Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Location: Dublin with hybrid workingA fast-growing, acquisition-driven professional services firm is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive financial strategy, optimise systems, and lead the seamless integration of acquired businesses.This is a great opportunity for a Finance Director (FD) or Financial Controller (FC) from an SME who has corporate finance exposure and is ready to step into a CFO role in a high-growth, acquisitive environment.The firm is scaling rapidly, leveraging acquisitions and technology to establish itself as a market leader.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Financial LeadershipDevelop and implement financial strategies to support rapid growth and acquisitions.Work closely with the leadership team to enhance financial and operational efficiency.M&A and IntegrationOversee financial due diligence for acquisitions, ensuring strong commercial evaluation.Lead integration projects, focusing on systems and processes to enable smooth onboarding of acquired firms.Financial Systems and Process OptimisationDrive financial systems improvements, including migration and automation for scalability.Oversee Xero and other financial platforms, ensuring streamlined multi-entity reporting.Continuously refine financial processes to support a fast-growing workforce.Corporate Finance and Commercial AdvisoryProvide financial structuring, forecasting, and tax efficiency insights to leadership.Support funding, investment, and capital allocation decisions as the business scales.Team Leadership and GrowthManage and develop internal and outsourced finance teams.Build capacity to support ongoing expansion, including strategic hiring and partnerships.Key RequirementsQualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA).FD or FC experience in a small to medium-sized business, ideally in a high-growth setting.Corporate finance exposure, particularly in M&A, due diligence, funding, or commercial finance.Strong track record in financial strategy, process improvement, and business scaling.Experience with financial systems migration and optimisation, preferably Xero or similar platforms.A commercially focused, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, acquisition-driven environment.What's on Offer?Competitive remuneration aligned with the strategic importance of the role.Strong LTIP (Long-Term Incentive Plan) for successful business growth and performance.A collaborative, high-growth culture with ambitious expansion plans.The opportunity to shape the financial and operational foundations of a scaling business.Flexible working with a hybrid model, leveraging cutting-edge systems and tools.Interested?
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