Chief Financial Officer & Head of Corporate Services
- Job Ref: 4755
- Location: Galway, Ireland
- Type: Permanent
Overview
CFO with strong Operations and Corporate Services experience
Our client is an Irish technology start –up helping clubs to manager member data.
Due to the growth of the company and international expansion plans we are looking for a hands-on Chief Financial Officer knowledgeable of corporate services (facilities, legal, IT) and very strong Operations (Customer On-boarding experience).
This is a great opportunity for an ambitious professional to join growing technology organization and bring his/her own mark.
The role will be based in Galway city centre and reporting to the CEO.
The role would include:
Work closely with senior management team to successfully execute financial, corporate services & business operations strategy.
Day to day accounts and system administration
Financial reporting
including budgets and forecasts, monthly reporting, forecasting models
Cash Management
Development and preparation reports for the board: financial reporting, commercial information and corporate services
Managing relationships with Enterprise Ireland
Liaising with external parties: auditors, tax advisors and other government institution
Work with a board on funding and investment options
Manage banking relationships
Support commercial teams
Overseeing and managing outsourced IT support; responsible for IT security and GDPR
Responsible for IT strategic plan
Responsible for
HR policies,
procedures, contracts and administration
Managing
facilities
Oversee procurement, insurance, legal services
General operational support
Operationally:
Redesigning the on boarding process including training, reporting and general management
Managing Customer Service Team
Managing and reporting on Customer Service levels, on boarding and operational processes
Driving change and efficiencies
What skills do I need?
Relevant experience as a CFO, Financial controller with exposure to operations, HR, IT, other business areas
Relevant 3rd level qualification
Experience on boarding clients will be an advantage
Strong financial reporting, budgeting, planning, operations management skills
Experience operating in a leadership role within the small environment
Proven track record of executing business strategy, bringing change, introducing processes, procedures, and KPIs
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to lead by example
Business acute and striving for success