Our client is a NFP in the health sector seeking a Finance Manager to be responsible for effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the finance function.
Specifically, the Finance Manager will have management responsibility for staff, ensuring financial compliance and effective financial control of the Organisation.
The Finance Manager will drive the development and adherence to Organisational finance policies and procedures and will also be responsible for the financial reporting requirements of internal and external stakeholders.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Operations and Staff Management
• Management of the day-to-day operations of the finance function including the Accounts payable, Accounts receivable and Payroll functions.
• Manage the annual audit process
• Ensure effective financial control and compliance to regulatory requirements
• Manage the finance team to ensure departmental objectives are achieved.
• Manage individual staff performance through performance reviews, identify training needs and address performance deficits should they arise.
• Preparation of financial information for annual service agreements.
Financial Management and Reporting
• Preparation of Management accounts pack for the Finance & Audit Committee meeting to review stage for the Head of Finance.
• Oversight of cashflow information, forecasts and timely reporting of cashflows before Head of Finance review
• Prepare/ Oversee bi- monthly I & E reports - for bimonthly Finance/ Management meeting
• Prepare high level reports for Head of Finance as required
• Approve costings prepared by Accounts Assistant.
• Preparation of annual budget
• Ad hoc reporting as required.
Financial Controls :
• Overall responsibility in ensuring the finance team operates within a strictly controlled financial environment.
• Authorise monthly payroll.
• Authorise monthly expenses and provide cover for 3rd party cheques.
• Ensure GDPR compliance
• Review and sign off of Approval to Hires as requested by HR department.
• Ensure that revenue returns are made in a timely manner
Finance Compliance :
• Compliance with various reg bodies, SORP, Charity Regulator, GDPR, etc, ensuring quality assurance and continuous improvement of Finance Function.
• Annual review of Policies and Procedures
Grants :
• Oversee grant expenditure, budgets, costings and compliance. Highlight anomalies to Head of Finance.
• Approve grant returns before submission to CEO or the relevant Management Personnel for sign off IT
• Financial oversight of IT function, including budgets, business plans and project work in line with delegation of Authority.
General :
• Provide support to the Head of Finance in achieving the strategic objectives of the organisation.
• Ensure org Vision, Mission and Values are consistently reflected in all activities.
• Attend continuing professional training as required by your profession’s governing body.
• Exercise discretion at all times.
• Serve and protect the org by adhering to professional standards, policies, and procedures.
• Attend the Finance and Audit committee meeting as required.
• To deliver training on Finance related issues as appropriate.
Qualifications / Experience
Qualifications
• Qualified ACA / FCA
Essential Experience
1. 5 Years post qualified experience preferably in industry or not for profit sector
2. Production of monthly management accounts
3. Systems- Strong working knowledge of accounting and payroll systems and processes
4. Excellent MS office skills with advanced excel.
5. An ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation, manage conflict and problem solve.
6. Ability to prepare for and manage the annual audit process.
7. Proven report writing and presentation experience.
Desirable Experience
1. Previous experience of working in the not for profit sector would be an advantage.
2. Previous experience in managing and developing staff
Remuneration
Salary - €52-67k DOE
Hours of Work- 35 hours per week
Please contact Dave Riordan on 01 6377251 or dave.riordan@charteredaccountants.ie
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