Irish Heart Foundation - Director of Finance and Operations

Location: Rathmines (Hybrid)

The Irish Heart Foundation is a community of people who fight to protect the cardiovascular health of everyone in Ireland. Together, they are working to eliminate preventable death and disability from heart disease and stroke, and to support and care for those living with these life-changing conditions. They currently have approximately 130 employees and 120 volunteers. They work to achieve this by:

• Caring for and speaking out for people in the community living with heart conditions and stroke, and their families
• Innovating and leading in health promotion and prevention to change health behaviours and reduce cardiovascular risk.
• Building a nation of lifesavers through CPR training
• Campaigning and advocating for policies that support people to live healthier lives.
• Information provision

The Irish Heart Foundation is looking for a dynamic leader to join its senior management team, helping to achieve its vision of a future where no hearts are broken by preventable heart disease.

As the Director of Finance and Operations, you will have overall responsibility for the financial and operations of the organisation. This role encompasses the areas of strategic planning, financial control, planning and analysis, financial systems and compliance ensuring the organisation's long term financial sustainability to enable the successful delivery of its strategic priorities. This role offers you a proposition that is outstanding at every level - personal, professional and societal.

As the leader of the Finance and Operations team, you will report directly to the CEO and the Board, while working closely with all members of the Senior Management team and colleagues across the organisation.

Direct Reports:

Finance (team of 3), HR (team of 2), IT (team of 2), Data (team of 3), Reception and Facilities (team of 2) and any other direct report posts that are created by the IHF relating to this role

Main Areas of Responsibility:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the finance and operational functions (HR, IT, Data and Facilities), its management and staff, driving operational performance and ensuring achievement and improvement against relevant targets.
• Be an inspiring ambassador for the vision and mission of the Irish Heart Foundation and ensure it is reflected in the strategies, outputs and the behaviour of the teams.
• Direct and oversee the preparation of the monthly management accounts against forecast and budgets and cashflow requirements.
• Oversight of the Budget process ensuring the strategic objectives are met.
• Lead the preparation and completion of the annual financial statements and annual report and managing the External Audit.
• Work with the Fundraising team to optimise additional funding from Fundraising operations and assessing new business and service opportunities.
• Identify and manage financial risks and ensure that the control environment is of a high standard to manage risks.
• Monitor cash flow, funding, and resource allocation.
• Support the CEO and Board in developing and implementing the charity's strategic plan, ensuring that operations are fully aligned with the organisation's mission, vision, and values.
• Oversee the organisation's HR strategy, including recruitment, employee engagement, learning and development, and performance management.
• Oversee the charity's IT strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a data strategy covering data collection, storage, and usage.
• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and general upkeep of all buildings and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, and manage risks associated with physical infrastructure and other assets

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree and/or relevant Accounting Qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• A strategic Leader in a not for profit, public or private sector organisation with strong experience at a Senior Finance level
• A passionate leader with the desire and experience to manage a diverse team
• Proven ability to make difficult and challenging decisions that support strategic aims and a long-term vision
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with experience working with Board and Directors, stakeholders and the public
• Previous experience in a charity or not for profit organisation (desirable, but not essential)

Details of role

• Permanent, full-time position
• Hybrid working (2 days per week in office) based in Rathmines (option to work 5 days in office if preferred)
• Excellent working environment
• A competitive benefits package

Application Process

This recruitment campaign is being managed exclusively by Morgan McKinley.

Interested candidates should apply here by uploading their updated CV in strict confidence to Leanne Barrett.

By applying to this position, you consent to Morgan McKinley contacting you as recruitment partner on behalf of the Irish Heart Foundation. When Morgan McKinley contacts you on behalf of the Irish Heart Foundation, it will be acting as a data processor and the Irish Heart Foundation privacy policy here shall apply.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 1st June 2026

The Irish Heart Foundation is an equal opportunities employer. The Irish Heart Foundation has a no smoking policy. Employees are not permitted to smoke whilst undertaking any duties on behalf of the Foundation.