Chief Financial Officer (Permanent, Full Time)This post is aligned to the HSE salary scale General Manager.The Mercy University Hospital has appointed Barden Executive Search as our sole recruitment partners for this role. Please note, all applications will be reviewed by Barden as part of the Executive Search process. Applications can be made via the careers website or direct with Barden ().Details of Service:Mercy University Hospital (MUH), is a Section 38 Voluntary Hospital, founded in 1857 by the Sisters of Mercy. MUH is a city centre acute hospital, treating over 140,000 patients across all services annually, employing circa 1,800 staff. The hospital is a registered charity and operates as a not for profit entity.MUH provides complex diagnostic, medical and surgical services at local, regional and national levels on a 24/7 basis. The hospital currently has 316 beds providing a general hospital function of acute unscheduled care (24/7 Emergency Department) as well as a wide range of scheduled elective diagnostics and both day case and complex elective surgery. There is an on-site acute HSE mental health service with 50 in-patient beds.The hospital is a leading provider of healthcare education affiliated with UCC and many of the post graduate training bodies. MUH is committed to being an exemplar model of 'one hospital on multiple sites' and this is evidenced through the governance of off-site MUH services on St Mary's Health Campus including the Mercy Local Injury Unit and the Transitional Care Unit and the offsite Medical Oncology Unit at the Lee Clinic.The post holder will report to the Chief Executive Officer of Mercy University Hospital.Mercy University Hospital are delighted to announce that we have partnered exclusively with Barden in our search for a Chief Financial Officer to join our Executive Management Team. This is a key leadership role with broad responsibility.This role forms an integral part of the leadership team and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer. Key responsibilities will include Strategic Planning, Financial Oversight and day-to-day management of the various functions that report to the office of the CFO.The Mercy University Hospital has grown significantly over the years and plans to continue this growth. It is a large, sophisticated, and expanding hospital delivering high acuity services to the Southern Region of Ireland.The hospital prides itself on its guiding values being Respect, Justice, Compassion, Excellence and Team Spirit. If these values resonate with you and you are curious to learn more about this unique opportunity, please get in touch directly for a confidential discussion )ABOUT THE ROLEAssess organisational performance against both the annual budget and company's long- term strategy.Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the CEO, Executive Management Board and Board of Directors and to make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.Lead the engagement and negotiations with Health Service Executive (HSE) in Financial and Service Planning Exercises.Attend monthly Board meetings (as well as any sub committee meetings) in conjunction with the CEO to advise the Board on key financials and play a key strategic role in the development of the hospital.Oversee the accounting and procurement department ensuring a robust environment and controls framework is in place.Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the CEO.ABOUT THE PERSONEligibility Criteria:A professional Accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA) with significant post qualification experience.At least seven to ten years' experience in a Senior Finance post or equivalent.Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills.A long-term strategic thinker.Closing date for applications is 1pm on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.The Mercy University Hospital has appointed Barden Executive Search as our sole recruitment partners for this role. Please note, all applications will be reviewed by Barden as part of the Executive Search process. Applications can be made via the careers website or direct with Barden ().A copy of the full job description is available upon request to Barden. Informal enquiries should be directed to Denis Galvin at The MUH reserve the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies may be filled.