Head of Finance
We are currently working with a not-of-profit organisation who are looking to hire a Head of Finance. The successful candidate will have responsibility to provide strategic financial guidance and leadership to the Board, CEO, and Senior Leadership Team, on all aspects of business planning, while upholding the highest standards of financial and non-financial reporting in the organisation. The role reports to the CEO and is a member of the Senior Leadership Team, where their financial expertise, business acumen and experience will ensure that decisions are made on a well-informed and balanced basis.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified Accountant, and the role is best suited to someone highly motivated, energetic, and keen to make a difference. They will be a natural and focused leader, with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for excellence, possessing expertise and insight into governance within a not-for-profit environment. The candidate will have some experience in managing teams and motivating people so that objectives are met, and timelines are adhered to. Experience at influencing volunteers in financial compliance would be an advantage. Experience in formal reporting to an Audit and Risk Committee and a Board is also desirable.
Salary €80,000 DOE
Location – Dublin
RESPONSIBILITIES:
SKILLS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Oversight of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, including oversight for preparing and presenting periodic financial and management accounts to all relevant stakeholders.
Oversight of the financial operations to include managing the accounting, legal, tax, and cash flow within the organisation.
Ensuring that the organisation is compliant with all relevant legal, fiscal, procurement and regulatory requirements. Responsible for all financial compliance matters of the organisation and its subsidiaries, collaborating closely with the Board Audit and Risk Committee to ensure delivery of all requirements under our charity regulation to a consistently high standard.
Work in partnership with volunteer branch committees and treasurers to ensure compliance with the organisation processes and regulations and create an environment of collaboration and support.
Work in collaboration with the Head of Governance and Compliance, CEO and Audit & Risk Committee of the board
Promoting a culture of risk awareness throughout the organisation through a quality, risk management framework and ensuring that it is current and appropriate.
Oversee internal and external audits.
Oversight of all outsourced services relating to the Finance function
Contributing to broader transformation initiatives in a leadership capacity.
In partnership with the SLT, develop propose and manage a long-term reserves and capital planning strategy
Oversight of the IT and operations function including IT supplier, operating system, and data strategy.
Work with the CEO to develop and lead a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation with the ambition of delivering a best-in-class service to all stakeholders
Critically and constantly reviewing processes and procedures to ensure that systems and resources remain fit for purpose as the needs of the organisation develop and change over time.
Team management – Finance team
Any other ad hoc duties as requested by the CEO
Essential
Professional Accounting qualification with experience of managing finance teams and operating in a leadership role.
Someone who places a high value on compliance, risk management and governance and can oversee the efficient delivery of analysis and reporting while retaining focus on the strategic objectives of the role.
Knowledge and experience of SORP accounting and the Irish Charities Governance Code an advantage, but not a specific requirement.
A clear and agile thinker with a demonstrable ability to make decisions.
Good project management and organisation skills and ability to deliver to agreed timelines.
Excellent communication skills as the role involves ongoing interactions with and presentations to internal and external audiences. Excellent interpersonal skills are needed so that good, strong and respectful relationships can be established with all stakeholders
Ability to always motivate and manage staff with respect and empathy.
Maintains the highest ethical and professional standards of probity and integrity.
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Mary O’Sullivan or call Osborne Recruitment on 041 986 5058.
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format.
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