Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Overview:

VIOTAS is currently looking to hire a CFO to join their Senior Leadership Team based in Ireland, to support the acceleration of the company's international expansion .

Reporting to the CEO & CTO, Paddy Finn, the successful candidate will be a strategic leader with a previous track record in efficiently directing and overseeing the financial activities of a company, preparing financial reports, and forecasts to predict, prepare for, and safeguard future growth.

About VIOTAS

Established in Limerick, Ireland in 2013, VIOTAS set about designing and delivering new innovations to address the challenges posed by increased renewable generation in electrical grids: How can a grid be balanced when a large amount of electricity is coming from unpredictable renewable sources that are difficult to forecast and that change the fundamental principles of how grids operate?

In response, VIOTAS developed proprietary technologies that place electricity customers at the core of the solution. By managing their electricity consumption and onsite generation in real-time, VIOTAS help balance the wider electricity grid. The company then aggregates participating customers to form Virtual Power Plants which are traded in the electricity market, competing against conventional fossil fuel power stations. This approach not only generates significant revenue for participating customers but also contributes to reducing carbon emissions. With a global expansion strategy, VIOTAS, currently with over 110 staff, operates in Ireland, Poland, USA, Australia and New Zealand.

To-date, VIOTAS' considerable R&D activities and international expansion have been predominantly funded from retained earnings. The company now aims to accelerate its expansion objectives with the support of an effective growth-focused finance strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee the finance teams globally;
• Development and execution of growth focused M&A and fundraising strategies;
• Working closely with other SLT members to develop and execute the group's long-term growth strategies;
• Ensure cash flow is compatible with all day-to-day operations;
• Develop and implement a strategy and operational plan that best serves the company and follows best practice;
• Ensure compliance with all local and global financial requirements and reporting;
• Work with managers to ensure budgets and forecasts are accurately prepared;
• Research opportunities for future revenue and identify areas for cost reduction;
• Complete analysis on the company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to identify opportunities to enhance the company's overall efficiency ;

• Esta blish and main tain good relationships with external partners, s takeholders and potential investors ;
• Track cash flow and analyse the company's financial strengths and weaknesses, while proposing corrective action where necessary
• Financial management and reporting.

Essential Requirements:

• BA or MSc in Accounting, Finance or related field with professional accounting Qualification) ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA etc.);
• Previous experience in a CFO or Senior Finance Leadership role;
• Previous experience in leading merger & acquisition processes and investor relations , with a track record of suc cess ;
• Experience with international finance
• Strong l eadership and organisational skills;
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication;
• Exceptional corporate financial law knowledge;
• Good problem - solving skills and the ability to strategise and dev elop solutions;
• Risk management knowledge;
• Exceptional integrity and standards of ethics.

Desirable:

• Previous experience with Microsoft Dynamics and SharePoint suite of tools desirable.

Job Type: Full - Time, Permanent.

Location: Hybrid working with option for Limerick or Dublin base.

Salary: Competitive based on qualifications, experience, and skills.

Benefits:

• Healthcare
• Pension
• Self-Directed Training Budget of €3,000 per year plus 10 days training leave
• Annual p erformance-based bonus.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Death-In-Service benefit.
• Dedicated People & Culture club

Working at VIOTAS:

At VIOTAS, we foster growth, empower with autonomy, and cultivate an inclusive, flexible work culture. Our diverse, skilled team is dedicated to pioneering innovation and excellence, fuelled by a passion for a low-carbon future.

VIOTAS prioritise ongoing training and personal development, fostering a culture that values upskilling with dedicated budgetary support. We deeply value the well-being of our employees, reflected in a range of initiatives designed to ensure their success and fulfilment.

VIOTAS ranked top 15 in Ireland's Best Workplaces, and also Best Workplaces in Tech in 2023.