Chief Financial Officer - Royal London Ireland

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Location: Dublin, IE

Company: Royal London Group

Contract Type: Permanent

Grade: Executive

Recruitment Business Partner: Georgina Dunne

Location: Dublin (Hybrid - office-based min 50% of time)

Royal London Ireland ("RLI DAC") is seeking applications for a Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") to join our Executive Team in Dublin. Reporting to the CEO and serving as an Executive Director on the Board, the CFO will lead the Finance function, ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial planning. The role supports long-term value creation by providing expert financial insight and partnering with the Executive Team to drive sustainable business performance. The role is a Pre-Approval Control Function under the Central Bank of Ireland's Fitness & Probity Regime - PCF-1 and PCF-11.

• Serve as an Executive Director on the Board of RLI DAC, contributing to the strategic leadership and governance of the business.
• Lead the Finance team in delivering accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and planning aligned with RLI's strategic objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and internal governance standards.
• Partner with the CEO and executive team to drive commercial performance and capital efficiency.
• Represent RLI's financial interests in Royal London group-level discussions and external engagements, including with regulators and auditors.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative finance culture that supports talent development and continuous improvement.

• Extensive finance senior leadership experience such as CFO level, or as a senior finance leader within a life and pensions organisation, or through senior-level insurance experience within a Big 4 professional services firm.
• Deep knowledge of financial reporting, capital management, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong influencing skills at executive and board level.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and industry networks.
• High ethical standards, sound judgement, and excellent communication skills.
• Experience in a regulated financial services environment.
• Member of recognised accountancy or actuarial body.

Competitive employee benefits such as market leading Pension scheme (including Life Insurance); performance related bonus; health insurance allowance. Our culture comes from within, it comes from our people; our People Promise is our commitment to provide the best experience for our people. It reflects our brand, our strengths and how we work together to create a positive culture. On Glassdoor, Royal London Group is consistently ranked as among the best places to work. Based in our St Stephen's Green office (Dublin 2) with benefit from our hybrid work arrangements with 50:50 mix of office and home working.

Based in St Stephen's Green in Dublin, Royal London Ireland is a fully owned subsidiary of the Royal London Mutual Insurance Society Limited, the largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company in the UK. We are authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland and provide pension and protection products through Financial Brokers across Ireland. Our excellent customer service and mutual mindset means we take a longer-term view and focus on providing best customer outcomes.