About the Company:
This dynamic Irish company is a key player in the construction industry, providing an extensive selection of high-quality products and consistently focused on meeting customer needs.
With a track record of year-on-year growth, it proudly stands as one of the largest building and DIY materials suppliers in Ireland, continuously driving innovation and success.
About the Position:
This key hire will report directly to the CEO and is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Chief Financial Officer.
As a key member of the executive team, you will be responsible for leading the financial strategy, planning, and management of a leading Irish 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:
* Responsible for all financial operations, and financial reporting.
* Lead financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning, delivering actionable insights to the CEO and Board.
* Develop and execute the financial strategy, ensuring alignment with the company's corporate goals and growth initiatives.
* Oversee capital structure, optimise the working capital funding strategy, balance sheet management, and long-term financial planning.
* Ensure robust internal controls, compliance frameworks, and adherence to legal requirements.
* Participate as a senior executive in supplier contract negotiations and provides executive sponsorship in managing supplier relationships.
Experience/Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
* Qualified Accountant with 10 years+ progressive financial leadership experience within multi-location retail and/or Building Materials sector.
* Demonstrated success in managing financial operations of businesses with annual turnover of +€50m.
* Experience of M&A transactions and integrating businesses into existing operations.
* Experience with supporting commercial teams to create, execute, and optimise profitable growth strategies.
* Exceptional communicator, strong interpersonal and active listening skills, able to create impact and demonstrate proactive stakeholder relationship awareness.
Remuneration Package: Highly Competitive