An innovative Not-for-Profit organisation at the heart of education is recruiting a Senior Finance Professional to join the Senior leadership team on a contract basis.
You will be responsible for reporting and overseeing the financial operations, leading the financial strategy and ensuring financial compliance across the organisation. The person will lead a small team ensuring they are providing the necessary support to the wider organisation.
- Contract
- Hybrid working (2 days per week in office) based in Dublin city centre
- Excellent working environment
- 4 day week
I would love to hear from you if you have over 5 years' experience in Senior Leadership in the Not-for-profit sector or in the education sector.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to establish appropriate operational budgets and effectively monitor and manage operational income and expenditure
- Liaise closely with other members of the Senior Leadership team to ensure a seamless understanding of current and forecast financial positions and operations
- Oversee financial procedures and payroll and ensure controls are in place throughout the organisation, including up-to-date documented policies and procedures
- Oversee production of timely, accurate and relevant monthly management account information, including commentary on significant areas and variances from departmental budgets and highlighting any challenges
- Oversee the maintenance of accounting and financial records efficiently
- Review and approval of all monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Oversee preparation of year-end accounts and annual financial statements including the directors' report. Liaise with external auditors and the Senior Finance Officer to manage year-end audit processes
- Oversee implementation of internal audit plan including annual review of internal financial controls. Liaise with external auditors and the Senior Finance Officer and Senior Leadership team to resolve all mitigations identified
- Working as a member of the team in the preparation and submission of financial and other reports
Requirements:
Qualified Accountant with at least 10 years of financial experience and over 5 years in a Senior Leadership position
Excellent Operational experience across the full finance function
A passionate leader with the desire and experience to manage a team
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Previous experience in a charity or not for profit organisation (desirable, but not essential)
Interested - or know someone who might be a great fit? Please message me directly for more details
