Job posted by Odgers Ireland
About Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ)
RTÉ is Ireland’s national public-service media organisation. A leader in Irish media, RTÉ provides comprehensive, cost-effective, free-to-air multi-media services to the public in Ireland and internationally.
As Ireland’s largest media organisation, and the largest producer and commissioner of original programming and journalism, RTÉ has a broad public service remit to serve all audiences with a wide breadth of programming and content.
The market within which RTÉ is operating is constantly evolving. In the next decade, RTÉ will transform into an innovative, IP-based public service media provider. This exciting transition will make RTÉ fully integrated, digital-native, and personalised, offering new ways to meet the evolving needs of diverse audiences across a variety of devices.
RTÉ is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer; a pivotal and influential role within the organisation.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Director General, the CFO will:
- Play a pivotal role in developing, monitoring and evaluating the overall organisational strategy, with particular responsibility for providing the overall financial strategy and direction to the organisation.
- Provide financial guidance and leadership to the Board, Director General and senior management on all aspects of business planning, while upholding the highest standards of financial and non-financial reporting.
- Provide leadership, direction and management to the finance function, and drive improvements in processes and controls.
- Be responsible for all internal and external financial reporting.
- Oversee treasury policy, tax matters and all financial aspects related to RTÉ’s pension schemes.
- Liaise with external stakeholders including regulatory and government bodies, and financial institutions.
The Person
RTÉ welcomes applications from candidates who have:
- An accountancy qualification (FCA, FCCA, CIMA).
- A minimum of 10 years’ proven financial leadership experience in a large, complex and commercial environment.
- Outstanding leadership qualities, with the ability to work collaboratively towards collective outcomes, inspiring and energising teams and colleagues.
- Demonstrable experience in shaping and leading the implementation of strategy across a business.
- Sound knowledge and expertise in International Financial Reporting Standards, treasury and tax matters, best practices in corporate governance, audit, risk management, and financial processes.
Odgers has been exclusively retained by RTÉ to manage the appointment process.
Candidates for this role will be sourced through both an advertised and an executive search process.
For further information and details of how to apply; please see www.odgers.com/RTECFO
Closing date: 9am Monday 16th February, 2026.
Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais ó dhaoine go bhfuil dearcadh dearfach acu I leith na Gaeilge.
Applications are welcome from people who have a positive outlook to Irish.
