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A Strategic Leadership Opportunity in PE-Backed Infrastructure
A leading provider of specialist engineered solutions across highly regulated sectors. Operating as a project-based engineering contractor, the organisation delivers complex, end-to-end infrastructure projects and is recognised for its precision, reliability and high standards of technical delivery.
Entering a new phase of accelerated growth with the support of a leading Private Equity partner, our client is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the Executive Leadership Team.
About the Role
This is the senior financial leadership position within the business, working in close partnership with the CEO, the business management board, and the Private Equity investment team on strategic decision-making, value creation and long-term scaling.
The CFO will play a pivotal role in driving profitability, strengthening financial discipline, and building a best-in‑class finance function that supports sustainable growth. The position requires a strategic operator who understands the commercial, contractual, and operational intensity of engineering‑led project delivery, and who can build strong alignment across all senior stakeholders.
Core Responsibilities
Strategic & Commercial Partnership: Act as a key advisor to the CEO and board, providing insight, challenge and strategic guidance on business performance and growth priorities.
Driving Profitability: Work with operational leaders to enhance project margin control, improve pricing discipline and optimise costs, ensuring profitability at both project and business level.
Project-Based Finance Leadership: Take ownership of financial management across complex, multi‑phase contracts, including Earned Value reporting, WIP, margin tracking, and cash‑flow visibility.
Governance & Investor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with investors and funding partners through clear, consistent and transparent reporting. Lead investor updates, board reporting and compliance with robust internal controls.
Team Leadership: Shape and lead a high‑performing, responsive finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, development and continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
A proven, strategic finance leader with the commercial acumen and resilience to thrive in a dynamic, delivery‑focused engineering environment.
Required Experience
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
Proven track record operating in a number one role.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence across senior leadership.
Strong commercial and business‑partnering capability.
Highly Desirable
Experience partnering with PE‑backed businesses or investor stakeholders.
An understanding of commercial contracting, fixed‑price project delivery and working‑capital management.
How to Apply
This is a significant opportunity to shape the direction and growth trajectory of a scaling Irish engineering business.
For a confidential conversation, please contact Yazmin Scala at Engage People Recruitment.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Civil Engineering and Construction
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