Chief Financial Officer, Port of Cork

THE ORGANISATION

The Port of Cork is the primary deep-water, multi-modal port servicing the South-West region of Ireland. It offers a wide variety of freight and passenger-based services and, as the second largest port in the State, it plays a critical part in the success of the local, regional and national economies. Cargo throughput at the port is approximately 10 million tonnes annually, and turnover is in the region of €50 million. Over 100 Cruise Liners call to Cork and Bantry each year, carrying nearly 200,000 visitors and generating €17 million annually, for the local economy.

The recently opened Cork Container Terminal at Ringaskiddy has enabled a major transformation of the port’s capabilities. The Port of Cork will also play a significant part in the Government’s plans for a multi-port approach to the provision of infrastructure and support for Offshore Renewable Energy.

For further information on the Port of Cork, please visit: https://www.portofcork.ie

THE ROLE

To support its continued success and owing to a forthcoming retirement, the Port of Cork Company is seeking to recruit a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the appointed candidate will be an integral part of the company's Management Team and will contribute strongly to the development and delivery of strategic plans, with a particular emphasis on financial matters and related areas. The CFO will lead the Port of Cork’s Finance Team through the most significant development and growth phase of the company’s 214 year history, supporting the delivery of an ambitious capital programme to deliver the Port’s Strategic Plan 2026-2030 and Masterplan 2050.

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QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Degree educated or equivalent, as well as being a qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA or CIMA

• A proven track record of Financial Leadership in a relevant area

• Experience of initiating and implementing programmes involving significant Capital Expenditure

• Superb commercial acumen and strong appreciation of the challenges of the Port and Marine Transportation Sectors

• High level of ability in terms of project planning, prioritisation and critical thinking

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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To Apply:

Please email a CV and supporting letter to: Luke.Freeley@Lansdownesearch.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications is 12:00 Noon on Thursday, May 7th, 2026.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Luke Freeley, Partner, Lansdowne Executive Search, at +353 (0)87 240 4889.

Candidates for this role will be sourced through both advertising and executive search processes.

In line with its approach to Diversity and Inclusion, the Port of Cork Company is seeking a balanced pool of candidates.

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