Job description
Chief Financial Officer (Exclusive/Belfast)
VANRATH are delighted to be working exclusively with a thriving and dynamic business located in Belfast to recruit a strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the CFO will play a central role in driving strategy, growth, and financial leadership. The successful candidate will work alongside a high-performing executive team, guide business-critical decisions, and influence the company's long-term trajectory.
The CFO will oversee financial operations, governance, planning, procurement, and risk management, while acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and the Board. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader with a passion for innovation and excellence to help the business navigate the financial landscape and contribute to the continued success.
Rewards:
Market leading remuneration package - tailored to attract the best candidate in the market place
Opportunity to work with a dynamic and passionate team.
A strategic role in a fast-growing and innovative company.
Comprehensive benefits package.
The Role:
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic planning: Develop and maintain accurate financial forecasts, budgets and strategic projections, that support business scenarios analysis.
Develop scalable financial processes, controls, and potential systems to ensure the Company can grow efficiently.
Oversee all finance functions, and lead/develop the finance team.
Group structure expansion: Build a tax effective Group structure, ensuring regulatory compliance at both local and Group levels.
Manage stakeholder relationships and communication, including shareholder briefings and Board meeting presentations.
Treasury management: Ensure cashflow (incl. FX) is monitored, managed, and funding received is optimised.
Grant optimisation: Ensuring all grants available are known, attained and managed.
Cost controls: Develop a strategy for gross margin optimisation, ensuring competitive supplier relationships.
Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop and implement pricing strategies that maximise revenue.
M&A Activity: Evaluate potential mergers and acquisitions, supporting due diligence and integration processes.
Support fundraising efforts and profiling financial needs and impact.
Conduct business valuations for various purposes, such as fundraising, mergers, acquisitions, and tax planning.
Qualifications:
10-15 years of experience in a senior management position within finance.
Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business management, business administration or a related field.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership and team management abilities.
Experience in M&A activities and capital raising is a plus.
For further information on this vacancy, or any other Senior Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link below or contact Joanne Gordon for a confidential chat today.
