Our client is an international Charity seeking a Part Time CFO on a permanent basis to manage 2 Financial Controllers and work closely with the CEO and board .
20 people in the organisation in Dublin
Charity experience would be good but not essential.
Team manager / leader qualities / dynamic initiative.
€16 million of funding in Ireland but part of a wider global organisation.
Hybrid working / office in Dublin CC.
Key roles and responsibilities
1. Strategic and Operational Financial Leadership
• Act as a senior financial advisor to the CEO and Senior Management Team.
• Provide input into organisational strategy, financial sustainability and resource allocation.
• Support decision-making on funding models, cost base and financial risk.
• Advise on the financial implications of programme, fundraising and operational decisions.
2. Leadership and Oversight of the Finance Function
• Provide independent oversight, guidance and constructive challenge to the Finance Controllers.
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex financial, control or compliance issues.
• Support the ongoing development of capability within the finance team.
• Promote clarity of roles, responsibilities and accountability within the function.
3. Management Accounts Oversight
• Review monthly management accounts to ensure accuracy, completeness and clarity.
• Ensure appropriate comparators, variance analysis and forward-looking insights are included.
• Challenge assumptions and highlight emerging financial risks.
• Support the continuous improvement and formalisation of the management accounts process.
4. Board and Committee Reporting
• Review and provide feedback on financial, audit and risk materials prepared for the Finance Committee and Board.
• Ensure reporting is clear, consistent and aligned with governance expectations.
• Support the CEO and Chair, as required, in preparation for Finance Committee discussions.
• Ensure key financial risks, judgements and assumptions are clearly articulated.
5. Company Secretarial Oversight
• Oversee company secretarial processes to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance on governance matters, including Board processes and filings.
• Ensure alignment between financial reporting and statutory obligations.
6. Governance, Systems and Risk Oversight
• Oversee the processes supporting statutory reporting, including audit readiness, annual accounts preparation, and Annual Report financial content.
• Provide oversight and challenge on organisational budgeting and financial performance, ensuring robust processes for budget development, monitoring, and variance analysis.
• Provide input into organisational risk management from a financial and control perspective.
• Advise on the financial and control implications of systems, data, and digital initiatives.
• Ensure that appropriate financial controls and governance frameworks are in place to support GDPR compliance, cyber security, and broader regulatory obligations. Provide oversight of operational systems (including ICT, procurement and administration).
Cross-Cutting Responsibilities
• Ensure that financial reporting and control frameworks meet required regulatory, audit and governance standards.
• Promote a culture of financial discipline, efficiency, transparency and accountability across the organisation.
• Contribute to organisational leadership aligned with The organisation Ireland’s values.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in the development and delivery of organisational strategy.
Person specification
Experience and Qualifications
• FCA with Senior finance leadership experience (Finance Director, CFO or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of financial governance in a charity / not-for-profit context, including SORP.
• Experience engaging with Boards and Finance Committees.
• Proven ability to operate at both strategic and oversight levels.
Skills and Competencies
• Strong financial judgement and analytical capability.
• Strategic planning capability.
• Ability to provide constructive challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• High level of integrity and commitment to good governance.
• Collaborative leadership style.
Salary and benefits
This role has an expected salary of €90,000 pro rata dependent on level of experience and fit within the role.
In addition to salary, The organisation Ireland provides a number of employee benefits, some of which include:
- Private Health Insurance for all employees
- Matching company pension contributions up to 5% (once probation is complete)
- Flexible working hours
- Commitment to training and development.
- 25 days annual leave pro rata, increasing with length of service up to 30 days.
Please contact Dave Riordan on 01 6377251 or dave.riordan@charteredaccountants.ie for full background information and application.
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