Head of Finance
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Overview
We are excited to be working with a highly entrepreneurial, private equity backed infrastructure business, currently seeking a Head of Finance to drive the next stage of growth.
Backed by a well known mid-market investor, the business is scaling rapidly through capital investment and expansion, and is seeking a commercially and strategic Head of Finance to partner with key stakeholders.
As number one in finance, this role offers real ownership, direct exposure to investors and lenders, and the chance to operate as a strategic partner in a lean, ambitious environment.
Key Exposure Includes:
Ownership of the finance function within a growing, capital intensive platform
Direct exposure to a leading infrastructure fund and senior stakeholders
Hands-on involvement in debt facilities, capital expansion and strategic decision making
A genuine opportunity to help shape processes, systems and commercial insight as the business scales
Opportunity to evolve into Finance Director/ CFO position
Key Duties:
Full ownership of liquidity, cashflow forecasting and treasury strategy
Management of capex facilities, including covenant compliance and lender reporting
Active engagement with lenders on drawdowns, refinancing and facility optimisation
Oversee monthly management accounts and performance reporting
Deliver robust variance analysis and board-level insight
Ensure reporting aligns with fund and lender requirements
Financial Planning & Strategic Modelling - Own budgets, long-term business plans and investment models
Lead scenario and sensitivity analysis to support expansion initiatives
Support M&A, refinancing and capital allocation decisions
Drive improvements in FP&A capability and automation
Support ESG and compliance standards aligned to investor expectations
Candidate Profile
Extensive finance experience, ideally within asset heavy or capital intensive sectors
Professionally qualified (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Strong financial modelling and FP&A expertise
Experience managing debt facilities and covenant reporting with knowledge of refinancing
Commercial mindset with the confidence to engage directly with investors and lenders
Entrepreneurial, hands-on and excited by building in a lean environment
This is a rare opportunity to step into a broad, value-add finance leadership role within a high growth, PE-backed platform.
Connect with Will Dodds, Principal Consultant, to hear more.
willdodds@pearseprofessionals.com
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