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Finance Director – Energy | Strategic Leadership Role
This role will suit a senior finance professional ready to join a fast-growing, purpose-driven company in the energy sector. A notable player in the energy space is looking for a commercially savvy and visionary Finance Director to drive financial strategy, optimise capital, and support bold growth ambitions.
This is a pivotal leadership role, reporting directly to the CEO, and offering the chance to influence the strategic direction of a company on a mission to power a greener future. You'll bring a strong understanding of energy markets, deep financial expertise, and a proactive approach to risk and compliance.
Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
* Design and deliver long-term financial strategies aligned with business growth targets
* Advise the executive team and Board on strategic financial effectiveness
* Establish and track key financial KPIs, driving performance and efficiency
* Lead capital deployment and investment strategies across the business
* Optimise the organisation’s capital structure through smart debt and equity planning
* Secure funding for major solar infrastructure projects by building relationships with banks and investors
* Develop a financial framework that supports rapid scaling and international expansion
* Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
* Monitor financial performance, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions
Risk & Compliance Oversight
* Lead the Group Risk Committee and champion enterprise-wide risk management
* Ensure compliance with UK and EU financial regulations, tax laws, and reporting standards
* Maintain rigorous internal controls and audit procedures
Stakeholder & Investor Engagement
* Act as the financial face of the business to investors, banks, auditors, and regulators
* Deliver transparent, high-quality financial communications and investor materials
* Provide financial oversight across Asset Management and Energy Trading functions
Leadership & Transformation
* Build and lead a high-performing finance team with a culture of accountability and growth
* Implement modern financial technology tools to support efficiency and scalability
Requirements
* A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or similar a plus)
* Recognised accountancy qualification
* 10+ years’ financial leadership experience, with at least 5 in a Director or equivalent role
* Strong track record in fast-growing, capital-intensive sectors—ideally renewables
* Deep expertise in project financing, capital markets, and structuring corporate transactions
* Familiarity with UK and European financial regulations and tax environments
* Strategic mindset with excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
* A passion for innovation, sustainability, and driving meaningful change
Remuneration
* Up to €190,000 plus bonus, pension & family health insurance
Contact
* Rachel Tubridy on 086 662 9674 or email rtubridy@peoplesource.ie
PeopleSource is a finance and accounting recruitment firm based in Dublin. This role will not qualify for sponsorship. All applicants must have the right to work in Ireland on application.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Strategy/Planning
* Industries: Services for Renewable Energy and Real Estate
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