Chief Financial Officer (County Meath, Ireland)

Location: County Meath, Ireland

Working pattern: Hybrid – 3 days per week on site

Employment Type: Contract or Permanent

We’re partnering with a key client in the manufacturing and industrial sector, based in County Meath, Ireland who are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead their finance function and support the next phase of the organisation’s growth.

This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for financial strategy, governance, and performance. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to the executive team, combining strong technical expertise with commercial insight and a hands‑on approach.

Why apply?* Join a well‑established organisation with a strong local and operational footprint

• Senior leadership role with real influence on business strategy and direction


• Hybrid working model with 3 days per week on site in County Meath, Ireland


• Competitive executive‑level salary and benefits package


• Opportunity to lead, shape, and evolve the finance function long‑term

• Leading and developing the finance team, setting clear direction and standards


• Owning the organisation’s financial strategy, planning, and performance management


• Overseeing month‑end, year‑end, and statutory reporting processes


• Providing accurate, timely financial insight to the executive team and board


• Managing budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning


• Ensuring strong financial controls, governance, and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements


• Acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors, advisors, banks, and other stakeholders


• Supporting commercial decision‑making across operations, capital investment, and growth initiatives


• Identifying and driving continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and reporting

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)


• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role (CFO, Finance Director, or equivalent)


• Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, and governance expertise


• Commercially astute with the ability to influence and challenge at senior level


• Experience working in an operational, manufacturing, or industrial environment


• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills


• Hands‑on, pragmatic approach with the ability to balance strategic and operational priorities

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