Role OverviewThe Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides high‑impact, forward‑thinking support to enable the CFO to operate effectively across financial leadership, strategic delivery, and executive engagement. This role goes beyond traditional administrative support, requiring strong judgement, anticipation of priorities, and the confidence to act as a trusted partner within the CFO’s leadership ecosystem. The role demands exceptional organisational capability, discretion, and the ability to think several steps ahead—ensuring the CFO’s time, focus, and energy are directed toward the highest‑value activities.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic & Anticipatory Executive SupportProvide proactive, end‑to‑end support to the CFO, managing complex diaries, inboxes, workflows, travel, and expenses with a strong emphasis on priority management and forward planning.Anticipate upcoming demands, deadlines, and stakeholder needs, ensuring the CFO is well‑prepared for meetings, decisions, and key interactions.Act as a strategic gatekeeper, exercising sound judgement to triage requests, protect time, and align daily activity with business priorities.Maintain a forward‑looking view of the CFO’s commitments and deliverables, flagging conflicts, risks, and opportunities early.Leadership Team & Executive EngagementSupport the CFO’s engagement with the Executive Leadership Team, ensuring meetings, forums, and touchpoints are well‑coordinated, purposeful, and outcomes‑focused.Partner closely with other Support teams to drive seamless cross‑leadership coordination and information flow.Coordinate leadership meetings, offsites, and key internal forums, ensuring agendas, pre‑reads, actions, and follow‑ups are effectively managed.Build strong working relationships across all functions to support collaboration and timely decision‑making.Operational & Communication ExcellencePrepare high‑quality briefing materials and executive correspondence to support CFO and leadership engagement.Support financial leadership rhythms (e.g. month‑end, quarter‑end, budgeting cycles, investor or analyst preparation) by ensuring timelines, inputs, and deliverables are tracked and managed.Maintain clear systems for actions, decisions, and follow‑ups to ensure momentum and accountability.Serve as a trusted sounding board, exercising discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive topics or confidential information.Candidate ProfileExperience & CapabilityDemonstrated experience supporting a CFO or senior executive in a complex, fast‑paced environment.Strong capability in anticipating executive needs, managing competing priorities, and making informed decisions independently.Proven experience working closely with senior leadership teams and navigating executive‑level relationships.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with the ability to produce polished, executive‑ready materials at pace.Experience supporting finance or commercially focused leadership roles is highly desirable.Personal AttributesHighly proactive, organised, and detail‑oriented, with an instinct for what matters most.Calm, credible, and confident when engaging with senior stakeholders.Discreet and trustworthy, with absolute integrity in handling confidential information.Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable operating amid change and ambiguity.Working with Cairn HomesAt Cairn, we believe it is essential that our employees feel valued and appreciated. We therefore offer above industry average remuneration packages with a comprehensive benefits portfolio that’s ready to support you for whatever life brings.We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join Cairn which include;Competitive salaryPerformance related bonusPension scheme with matching contributionsFull health insurance with Irish Life healthAnnual salary reviewContinuous Professional development (CPD) programme & fundingPaid maternity & paternity leaveFree Cairn annual leave daysLife assuranceIncome protectionEmployee Assistance Programme with VHITax saver - travel and bike to workCulture CommitteeTalent Development ProgrammesApproved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)The Cairn purpose is to build sustainable communities where people can thrive.At Cairn, it’s not what we build, it’s why we build. It’s about putting down a marker that will stand for generations to come. Creating new communities of connection and belonging for an Ireland where people can thrive. Reshaping, redefining, reinvigorating our place in the world.Building for people, progress, and potential. Because when Cairn build, it’s Built For Good.
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