CityJet has opened applications for a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), marking a significant leadership opportunity as the Dublin‑based regional airline advances into a refreshed phase of financial and operational strengthening. The role is advertised on IrishJobs and is positioned as a central pillar in supporting the airline’s long‑term stability and strategic execution.
CityJet’s search for a new CFO comes as the airline continues to emerge from a challenging examinership process initiated in May 2025 following the loss of a key Lufthansa wet‑leasing contract and mounting financial pressures. During the court‑supervised restructuring, joint examiners Kieran Wallace and Andrew O’Leary navigated complex disputes, including contentious contractor demands for upfront maintenance payments, that threatened to derail the rescue plan. The process ultimately culminated in a High Court‑confirmed scheme of arrangement in October 2025, marking the airline’s third examinership in three decades and aiming to stabilise its balance sheet and secure long‑term viability.
According to the job listing, CityJet is sharpening its financial governance framework and reinforcing disciplined execution as it builds the foundations for sustainable growth. The incoming CFO will join the executive leadership team and act as a key partner to the CEO, ensuring financial clarity, resilience and robust decision‑making across the organisation.
The position is described as highly operational, suited to a finance leader with both strategic vision and strong day‑to‑day capability. Responsibilities span full financial stewardship, including accounting, reporting, treasury, tax, audit, compliance, cashflow management and liquidity planning. The CFO will also serve as a primary financial interface with shareholders, lenders, lessors and advisors.
CityJet is seeking an experienced financial leader, ideally at CFO or Finance Director level, with a background in complex, asset‑heavy, operationally intensive environments. Deep expertise in cashflow management is essential, along with the ability to build strong cross‑functional relationships and instil a culture of accountability and ownership across the finance function.
The role is based in Dublin and is available through IrishJobs.
