Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

MERC Partners | Spencer Stuart

Cork

Established more than 50 years ago, Carbery Group, an Irish-grown, leading international food and ingredients producer, has been to the forefront of quality food, sustainable practices and innovation since their foundation.  Founded as a co-op by the farmers of West Cork to secure a stable market for their milk, Carbery has evolved into an international business, exporting to over 50 markets, and employing over 900 people across 8 countries globally.  Beginning as a cheese producer, and still home to Dubliner cheese, Carbery, over the course of its history has specialized in innovation, partnership and portfolio development to deliver value to shareholders and new and exciting products for customers. Whether this was the innovation in the 1990s which led to the development of their ultra-filtration technology to produce whey protein concentrate, the 2000s where the company made key acquisitions to build and expand its international flavours business, or now, where the company is partnering with a range of academic and technology partners to create a model for the world’s first climate neutral dairy farm – experimentation, innovation and expansion are the cornerstones of Carbery’s success.  Headquartered in Ballineen West Cork, with revenues in excess of €500m, the company has twelve manufacturing facilities across the globe and operates through its Nutrition (ingredients), Dairy (award-winning natural cheeses) and Taste (Synergy Flavours) divisions.  Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO. With this background in mind, an exciting and rare opportunity is available for the right candidate to join Carbery’s Global Leadership Team, as Group CFO. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to shape and drive the next phase of Carbery’s success, as they look to build on 50 years of evolution, to create the future of the organization.  Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Group CFO is a member of the Board of Directors and a key member of Carbery’s global leadership team, sharing accountability for the performance and profitable growth of the business and maximising shareholder value. The Group CFO will hold overall responsibility for the fiscal management of the business. They will play a pivotal role in developing and achieving the overall strategic plan of the business along with continuously driving a culture of sustainable bottom-line improvement. An understanding of and interest in new technologies, digital solutions and new approaches will be key, and the board and management of the company will be looking for a candidate who can both competently lead what’s now, and bring the company to what’s next.  This is a key appointment and candidates will have: A minimum of 15 years of finance leadership experience in the food/ beverage (or other related) industry. Experience working with an international company of scale. Experience interacting at Board level. Exceptional commercial and strategic acumen, and an understanding of the challenges facing the industry. A strong interest in continuous learning and creating the new. For a confidential discussion and further information, you may contact Ruth Curran on +353 86 083 7478 or Sharon O’Sullivan on +353 1 206 6723. Candidates are invited to email a comprehensive curriculum vitae together with a cover letter, in strict confidence, quoting Carbery Group CFO to: 82158@spencerstuart.com   Carbery is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Closing date for applications - Friday May 20th  .

716 days ago