Interim CFO

PE-Backed Infrastructure

Hybrid Working - Frequent Travel to Ireland

6–12 Months

Immediate Start

Pearse Professionals are supporting a leading European infrastructure investor in appointing an Interim CFO. The organisation operates essential infrastructure assets and is at an early stage of its growth journey.

With no existing finance function in place, the Interim CFO will be responsible for building core financial processes, controls and reporting frameworks from the ground up. You will act as the key finance partner to the CEO and the investor, ensuring robust financial management during a critical period of value creation.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish the full finance function from scratch (processes, reporting, controls, governance)
Own all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and cash management
Build, maintain and improve financial models to support investment proposals and value-creation planning
Develop KPI dashboards, management reporting packs and investor materials
Oversee external advisors (audit, tax, banking, legal)
Support commercial decision-making and operational performance across operating assets
Ensure compliance, financial discipline and scalable infrastructure as the business grows

Candidate Profile:

Experienced CFO or senior finance leader with a track record in private equity or infrastructure-backed environments
Strong background in building or transforming finance functions in small / early-stage or carve-out settings
High competency in financial modelling, investment analysis and supporting transaction-related activities
Understanding of operating assets and regulated / infrastructure environments
Hands-on, independent operator comfortable working with limited existing processes
Able to work on-site in Ireland as required

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