Finance Research Program Executive

My client, a national energy authority, is expanding its team and seeking to hire a Finance Research Program Executive. This role is with a public sector organisation based in Dublin 2.

The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and 29 days of annual leave. Candidates should be available to start immediately, as this is a 12-month contract with a strong possibility of extension or permanency.

Roles and Responsibilities:

·      Process applications for funding to point of decision in a timely and efficient manner ensuring compliance with scheme guidelines.

·      Manage timely issue of Grant Agreements and Amendments to successful applicants.

·      Advise client companies on SEAI grant claim procedures and assist in meeting requirements.

·      Review requests for grant payment to ensure sufficient financial documentation has been provided and all grant conditions are complied with prior to payment.

·      Facilitate on site financial documentation verification.

·      Support the efficient implementation of a new Grant management system.

·      Develop reports and indicators to ensure quality and timeliness of all aspects of grant management.

·      Assist in the updating of application guidelines and scheme terms and conditions to ensure that appropriate levels of compliance in place.

·      Input into the development of new programmes.

·      Present at workshops for grant applicants on the financial and documentation requirement for successful drawdown of funds. EU Grants

·      Coordination and preparation of research sponsor financial claims and related follow-up queries.

·      Ongoing liaison with programme teams and resolution of financial issues on their research grants.

·      Maintenance of research grant files to an acceptable audit standard.

·      Assisting with application budgets.

·      Income and banking management.

Knowledge & Skills:

·      Strong organisational skills.

·      Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability

·      A capacity to build positive working relationship with colleagues and external stakeholders.

·      Strong proactive project management approach to achieving results and demonstrated ability to deliver projects end to end.

·      Good numeracy skills, a strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

·      Ability to multitask, manage competing demands and work effectively to deadlines.

·      The ability to work on own initiative and display sound judgement.

Essential Requirements:

·      A degree (minimum of NFQ Level 7 or greater) in a relevant discipline such as Business, Finance, or Accounting

·      Must be immediately available.

·      A minimum of three years’ directly relevant experience working in research grants administration, grant management or finance function

·      Experience of ensuring compliance with financial controls and procedures

·      Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships internal and external stakeholders.

·      Strong written and verbal communication skills including report writing, presenting and public speaking, and the ability to break down financial information.

·      Well-developed IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Desirable:

·      Knowledge/Experience of working in the public sector.

·      Knowledge/Experience of EU funded research grants administration

·      Strong project management and organisational skills

·      Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

·      Analytical in approach to work and a proven ability to provide practical advice in a commercial context.

To hear more or for a confidential discussion please contact Hannah Somers on 016146182 or [email protected] or click on the link below.

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