Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Dublin, Ireland | National Governing Body | Transformation & GrowthAbout the OrganisationA leading national governing body in sport is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join its executive leadership team.This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role at the heart of one of Ireland's most popular and high-profile sports, supporting both elite performance and grassroots participation nationwide.After a period of successful transformation and stabilisation, the organisation is embarking on an ambitious new strategy — including long-term facilities investment, hosting international tournaments, and continued commercial growth.The RoleReporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, the CFO will:Lead the finance function, developing people and modernising systems to embed best practice.Drive financial strategy, planning, forecasting, and risk management.Oversee robust governance, statutory reporting, and external audit processes.Manage stakeholder relationships across Government, regulators, funding partners, sponsors, and international federations.Provide commercial insight and guidance to optimise revenues, control costs, and deliver long-term sustainability.Play a central role in capital investment and major-event readiness.About YouWe are looking for a strategic and commercially minded finance leader with:10+ years' senior leadership experience, ideally in a client- or consumer-facing environment.Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).Strong track record of shaping and executing financial strategy in complex organisations.Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and risk management.Demonstrated ability to influence at Board level and build trusted stakeholder relationships.Inspirational leadership style, with a focus on transformation and team development.Why Join?This is a high-impact national role combining top-level financial leadership with influence across sport and societyBenefits include:Competitive salary and pension.Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.Access to premium tickets for major events.Involvement in world-class international sporting occasions.Comprehensive wellbeing and employee support programmes.
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