Head Of Finance

Job Opportunity

Head of Finance

Dublin (Hybrid)

Permanent Full Time (37 hours per week)

We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our Executive and Senior Leadership Teams in the role of Head of Finance.

About Cheshire Ireland

Cheshire Ireland provides quality services to adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need. More information on our organisation can be found at https://www.cheshire.ie/

What we do

We provide individualised supports for people to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs in an environment that encourages independence and promotes their rights and well-being. Our services provide a friendly, cooperative, and positive working environment within busy residential and community services. The right candidate will share our values and will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support.

What you will do:

Financial Managing & Reporting

Manage and oversee the accounting requirements of Cheshire Ireland, developing analytical reports for improving operational performance.

Ensure adherence to financial protocols, maintenance of ledgers and accounting processes.

Prepare forecasts, budgets and cash flow projections.

Management of and reporting on cash flow, assets, liabilities and other financial resources of the organisation.

Overall responsibility for timely production of internal financial reports, ensuring that comprehensive financial reports are furnished to the various meetings of the Board and Board Subcommittees.

Develop and maintain analytical tools to assist in the effective running, management and development of the organisation.

Provide financial information, analysis and recommendations to support informed decision making.

Oversight and management of fundraised and grant income and reporting, ensuring this is accounted for appropriately and maintaining excellent relationships with funders.

Identify and develop alternative revenue streams in collaboration with the Fundraising function and assist with drafting grant funding applications.

Oversight of the payroll function and processes.

Oversight of petty cash and Smart Card (spend and procurement).

Oversight of all Finance systems to ensure they are fit for purpose and appropriate access levels are in place.

Regularly review and develop finance policies, procedures and controls to ensure efficiency and effectiveness is maximised.

Oversee the preparation and presentation of the statutory and management accounts.

Preparation and management of all matters for the annual audit and contribute to the accompanying reports.

Management of both internal and external audit function including production of SORP audited accounts in collaboration with the Management Accountant.

Responsible for HSE Section 39 finance relationship management and all HSE requests in relation to forecasts, budget allocations, funding and other financial information.

Leadership Governance & Compliance

Ensure compliance with legal, statutory and other reporting requirements in all financial and budgetary matters and ensure that financial and procurement policies and procedures are robust and are followed throughout the organisation.

Ensure compliance with best practice financial controls in payroll, creditors, debtors, bank and cash and all other functions of the Finance function.

Continually monitor and provide assurance to the Executive Team of compliance or otherwise with relevant regulations / legislation / taxation and accounting standards.

Lead and direct the Finance team, ensuring direct reports and the wider Finance team are clear on their roles and responsibilities, are appropriately supervised and are supported through ongoing personal and professional development.

Play a lead role in the ongoing continuous improvement of the Finance function to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of team resources.

Act as treasurer for the organisation’s CE Schemes.

Project and ad-hoc work as required.

Strategy development, implementation and evaluation

Work with the CEO, Board and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to develop and deliver the Finance function objectives and develop effective sustainable growth strategies.

Work with the CEO, Board and SLT to anticipate and monitor risk, putting mitigation measures in place as appropriate.

Flexibility

You will be expected to have a level of flexibility and a willingness and ability to develop new approaches to your work. This includes being flexible to travel and work across multi-site locations.

Duties and responsibilities of the post may change in line with the ongoing needs and developments of the organisation. You may be required to carry out such other duties appropriate to your employment as may be assigned to you from time to time.

Who we are looking for.

Qualified in CPA/ACCA/CIMA with 8 to 10 years post qualification experience and a minimum of 6 years in a management role

Ability to demonstrate a high level of strategic thinking, initiative and leadershipStrong analytical skills and the ability for concise and incisive reporting and experience in dealing with public and private organisations.

Experience of the application of risk management, pensions, payroll and insurance and procurement processes

Excellent information technology awareness and skilled in its use and application

Excellent communication skills and people management skills

A high degree of professionalism and integrity

In possession of the necessary documentation to work and live in the Republic of Ireland and able to speak and write English fluently.

A clean driving licence and willing to travel for work on a regular basis, using own vehicle and travel outside of normal working hours when required.

Background in not-for-profit sector and/or Section 39 agency desirable

Commercially minded

Ability to build strong partnerships and work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and external partners

Experience with lean systems or business process/value chain analysis

Why work for us

Flexibility in working hours.

Salary: Depending on qualifications and experience

Induction and ongoing training and development.

Free Parking on site.

Hybrid Working

Benefits

Generous sick pay benefit.

Company Pension Scheme.

Maternity benefit.

Bike/Cycle to work scheme.

Employee assistance programme.

Death in Service benefit for pension members.

Employee Referral bonus.

Closing Date: - 2nd of September 2024

Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer.

All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau

www.cheshire.ie Company Reg No: 20165 Reg Charity No: CHY 5484 Charities Regulator No: 20008321