Chief of Staff

Job Title: Chief of Staff

Sector: Confidential - Private Equity Backed Organisation

Location: Dublin City Centre (Hybrid)

Salary: Excellent package plus Bonus and Benefits

Our Client

Our client is a highly successful, private equity-backed international organisation entering an exciting phase of strategic growth and transformation.

With an established market position and ambitious future plans, the business is focused on delivering significant value creation over the coming years, providing an exceptional opportunity to join a high-performing executive leadership team at a pivotal stage in the company's journey.

Why should you apply?

This is a rare opportunity to become the trusted Chief of Staff to an accomplished CFO, working at the heart of a dynamic executive team.

The role offers unrivalled exposure to strategic decision-making, board-level initiatives and cross-functional leadership, making it an outstanding platform for someone who enjoys operating at the intersection of finance, strategy and business transformation.

With the company being private equity-backed, there is a strong focus on operational excellence, strategic execution and preparing the business for future value creation. You will play a key role in driving priorities across the finance organisation while partnering with senior stakeholders throughout the business.

Who should apply?

This opportunity will suit a finance professional that has previous experience of being Chief of Staff who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. The successful candidate is likely to have:

• Previous experience working as a Chief of Staff supporting a CFO, CEO or other executive leader.
• Experience operating within a large international or high-growth organisation.
• Outstanding project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong commercial judgement with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A highly proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to influence at executive level.

Role and Reporting Lines

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will act as a strategic partner across the finance function and wider business. Responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Execution – Drive key strategic initiatives across the finance organisation, ensuring priorities are delivered on time and aligned with business objectives.
• Executive Support – Act as the CFO's trusted adviser, preparing briefings, presentations and materials for Executive Committee and Board meetings.
• Business Transformation – Coordinate cross-functional programmes that support operational excellence, organisational effectiveness and long-term value creation.
• Stakeholder Management – Partner with senior leaders across Finance, Operations, Product and Corporate Functions to ensure alignment on strategic priorities.
• Governance & Planning – Manage executive governance processes, leadership meetings and follow-up actions to ensure effective decision-making.
• Performance Management – Monitor strategic KPIs, track progress against business objectives and provide regular updates to the CFO and leadership team.
• Executive Projects – Lead and deliver high-impact confidential projects on behalf of the CFO, often involving Board-level stakeholders.
• Leadership Partnership – Serve as an extension of the CFO, helping to prioritise competing demands while ensuring the finance leadership team remains focused on delivering strategic outcomes.

Interested in this position?

To apply, please submit your CV to Niall O'Kelly, who is managing this assignment, via the link below or to inquire further please contact us directly on 01 529 4200.