CPL Executive Search have been retained and are partnered with Empowerment Plus (EPlus) to appoint their Head of Finance & Operations.

Title of Position: Head of Finance & Operations

Reporting to: CEO

Salary: €80,000

Contract: Permanent

Location: Ireland based, fully remote working policy

EPlus is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to children and families across Ireland. They offer a wide range of tailored services to address unique challenges, ensuring every individual receives the care and guidance they need to thrive within their communities. Their mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of those they support, fostering an environment where everyone can achieve their fullest potential.

With ambitious strategic plans to further grow and expand their offering, they are seeking to recruit a Head of Finance & Operations to join their team. Reporting to the CEO, the Head of Finance & Operations will become a valuable member of the leadership team, leading a direct team of 4 within finance/admin and operational management.

The National Head of Finance & Operations will oversee EPlus's financial health and operational efficiency. This role involves strategic financial planning, operational management, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will contribute to the organisation's mission by optimising resource utilisation and enhancing service delivery to children and families across Ireland.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management:
Operational Oversight:
Team Leadership:
Strategic Planning:

Key Requirements

· Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a minimum of 5 yrs PQE.

· Experienced in financial accounts preparation, including monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, budgeting, cash flow, risk management, compliance and audit.

· Minimum of 2 years supervisory or people leadership experience.

· Experience in producing SORP compliant accounts is preferred.

· Experience and expertise in using Xero (or similar SME accounting package) & advanced Excel in addition to the full Microsoft package.

· Experience working within the charity or non-for-profit sector preferred.

· Meaningful purpose for wanting to work for a charity or non-for-profit organisation.

· Can demonstrate professional and personal values that align with EPlus’s values.

· Committed to a fully remote working policy.

· Willingness to travel nationwide, if required, to attend meetings in person periodically.

EPlus Values

The ideal candidate would possess the ability to understand, demonstrate and apply EPlus’s Values of:

· Integrity

· Excellence

· Respect

· Equality

· Care

· Compassion

· Child-centred

· Community

· Consistency

Remuneration Package

· €80,000

· 25 days annual leave, increasing to 29 days with years of service

· Travel/mileage & subsistence paid at the civil service rates

· Paid maternity leave

· Paid paternity leave

· Paid sick leave

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Fully remote working

· Flexible working hours

Recruitment Process

For more information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Deborah Crilly at [email protected]

Completed applications (CV and Cover Letter addressing the key requirements of the post), should be sent to [email protected], as soon as possible and no later than 2pm Monday 20^th January 2025.

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