We are excited to be partnering with our public sector client who currently play a crucial role in promoting sustainability, innovation, and competitiveness within the sector.
They are looking for a Head of Finance to join their Corporate Services team and will be responsible for setting strategic goals and ensuring the efficient delivery of finance, procurement, data governance, risk management, and legal and compliance services.
With offices in Dún Laoghaire, they are operating with a hybrid working model (2 days onsite, 3 days from home).
The position offers a competitive salary, 30 days annual leave allowance, flexible working hours and onsite parking.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitating the preparation and regular review of the Financial Policies & Procedures Manual, and all other governance and compliance policies and SOPs.
- Monitor developments and ensure compliance with accounting standards and any other compliance requirements.
- Preparation of annual financial statements.
- Liaise with auditors and manage all financial and governance audits (internal and external).
- Manage, monitor and develop all financial and compliance information systems.
- Manage all aspects of finance, including, but not limited to: fixed assets, banking, income and debtors, payments and creditors, travel expenses and payroll.
- Management of compliance across procurement, parliamentary questions, GDPR, FOI and AIE.
- Manage grant financial assessments and input to application review/approval processes.
- Lead, motivate and develop staff, including performance management.
- Manage funding, budgets and cashflow.
- Lead budget preparation as well as provide and advise and interact with senior management on their budgets and finance governance in respect of their area of responsibility.
Requirements:
- Accountancy qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA).
- Relevant finance, governance or accounting qualification at degree level.
- Experience leading a Finance team
- Experience implementing best practice corporate governance.
- Experience of working with Government Departments and State Agencies at a senior level (desirable).
- Sound knowledge of governance and risk management policies and processes
- Significant experience managing budget allocations of €10 million+
Nice to haves:
- Public sector Finance and Procurement experience.
- Experience of Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.
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