Financial Controller | Landmark Cork Non-Profit
Location: Cork City
Sector: Non-Profit / Charitable Organisation
Reporting to: CEO / Board of Governors
The Opportunity
Morgan McKinley is partnering with one of Cork's most established and respected non-profit organisations to recruit a high-calibre Financial Controller. This is a pivotal leadership appointment for a registered charity with a long-standing legacy in the region.
The successful candidate will act as a key strategic advisor to the Senior Management Team (SMT) and the Board of Governors, ensuring the financial health and regulatory integrity of an organization that provides vital services to the community. This is a rare opportunity to combine professional financial expertise with a mission-driven career path.
The Role: Strategic Stewardship & Operational Excellence
The Financial Controller will own the end-to-end finance function, providing the robust frameworks and expert insights necessary for the organization to thrive in a complex regulatory and funding environment.
Strategic Advisory & Financial Leadership
- Executive Partnership: Act as a core member of the SMT, distilling complex financial data into strategic advice for the Board of Governors and the Finance, Audit & Risk (FAR) Committee.
- Planning & Analysis: Orchestrate the annual operational and capital budgeting processes, providing forward-looking financial modeling to support long-term sustainability.
- Capital Oversight: Deliver rigorous financial analysis for major capital projects, investments, and strategic infrastructure developments.
Governance, Funding & Compliance
- Charity Accounting: Navigate the nuances of non-profit finance, including restricted and unrestricted fund accounting, donor management, and sponsorship income tracking.
- Regulatory Lead: Ensure absolute compliance with the Charities Regulatory Authority (CRA), Companies Registration Office (CRO), and SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice) reporting standards.
- Tax & Treasury: Manage all Revenue Commissioner obligations (VAT, PAYE/PRSI) and safeguard liquidity through proactive cash flow management and expenditure controls.
Team Leadership & Infrastructure
- People Development: Lead and mentor a dedicated finance team, fostering a culture of professional growth and accountability.
- IT & Operations: Provide strategic oversight for the organization's IT infrastructure, visitor interface systems, and telecommunications, ensuring value for money, security, and technological resilience.
- Payroll & Benefits: Oversight of the payroll function and coordination with external advisors on company pension plan administration.
The Person
- Professional Qualification: Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA) with a high degree of technical proficiency.
- Experience: A minimum of 7 years' post-qualified experience, with a significant track record in a leadership or senior management capacity.
- Sector Knowledge: While experience within the charity or non-profit sector is highly advantageous, we welcome candidates from commercial backgrounds who demonstrate a strong understanding of complex governance and fund management.
- Leadership Style: A "Career Ally" for your team; an articulate communicator who can bridge the gap between financial detail and board-level strategy.
- Tech Savvy: A strong interest in leveraging IT and systems to improve operational efficiency and the "visitor" experience.
Why Join This Organization?
This is more than a finance role; it is a chance to safeguard a community asset. You will join a small, passionate leadership team where your expertise directly enables the organisation's mission. We offer a competitive package and a professional environment rooted in integrity and purpose.
