Head of Finance

An exciting opportunity just in for a Head of Finance to join a reputable State Body in Dublin.

Job Title: Head of Finance

Reports to: CEO

Role Type: Permanent/Full Time

Role Summary

The Head of Finance will lead the development of a robust financial management system that supports strategic objectives and enhances overall financial stability. The Head of Finance will lead the Finance team who are responsible for ensuring key functions are operating efficiently and effectively.

The role will involve engagement with a large range of stakeholders.

The Head of Finance will be a member of the Executive Management team.

Accountabilities

Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, the following:

Leadership

·        Make a strong contribution to the Executive Management Team in relation to strategy and day to day operations.

·        Lead, mentor, and manage the Finance team to achieve performance targets and professional development.

·        Articulating a vision to colleagues, external stakeholders, and the Board of the medium and long-term plans for the function.

·        Building enhanced relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

·        Recruitment and development of team members to achieve high performance that supports the execution of growth strategy.

·        Aligning each team’s goals with objectives and strategic priorities.

Finance

·        Drive a strong financial control culture and ensure a robust accounting framework across end-to-end financial processes.

·        Oversee the production of accurate financial and budgeting reports e.g., the annual/interim financial statements, monthly finance reports, budgets, and forecasting.

·        Provide comprehensive and understandable information to the Senior Leadership Team, Board.

·        Lead the Treasury management policies and operations including ensuring that there are appropriate funding lines in place to support strategic objectives, maturity, and interest rate risks etc.

·        Ensure there are robust policies, procedures, and controls in place to manage financial activities. Identifying areas for enhancing processes and procedures through monitoring performance.

·        Oversee the operation of the finance function

·        Oversee the year end audit with Comptroller & Auditor General.

·        Manage the day-to-day relationship with the Finance function to co-ordinate and deliver regular and accurate monthly financial reporting along with annual and interim financial statements.

·        Identify and evaluate the financial risks and support the Head of Risk and Governance in delivering an appropriate financial control assurance environment.

·        Keep abreast of upstream financial reporting developments and support the business in ensuring timely adoption of new accounting pronouncements and relevant codes of practice.

·        Lead the digital transformation of the finance function to support the growth of the organisation.

Experience / Qualification

·        A qualified accountant with a high level of numeracy, financial acumen, analytical skills, and attention to detail.

·        Minimum of 15 years’ experience working in a relevant role in Finance.

·        Experience of having worked in a similar Finance role.

Skills

•  Strong understanding of financial principles, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis.
•  An ability to identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks. This includes implementing internal controls.
•  Excellent report writing, presentation, negotiation, and communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate and influence internal and external stakeholders at a senior level, including an ability to convey complex financial and data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
•  Effective planning skills with a proven ability to prioritise work to achieve objectives within strict timescales and to manage the demands and expectations of multiple stakeholders.
•  Ability to lead and develop a team with diverse backgrounds and skillsets.
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that command credibility and build trust at all levels.
•  Regularly demonstrate a high level of teamwork, sharing, collaboration, innovation, and accountability
•  Ability to make decisions, take the initiative and originate action. Effectively contribute to the achievement of goals and targets set for self, others, and organisation.
•  Adhere to the highest standards in terms of governance and ethics.

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