Head of Finance, Legal & Governance - Dublin
Charity / Housing : NFP / NGO
We are now recruiting for a Head of Finance, Legal and Governance. This is a wonderful and exciting opportunity to join one of the most important charities in Ireland in a period when the need for our services has never been greater. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to positively influence the lives of many people in Ireland.
The Head of Finance, Legal and Governance will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be a member of the Leadership Team. Your role will be supported by Financial Controller and Financial Team.
Responsibilities
• Lead and take overall management responsibility for all financial, legal and governance activity of the organisation ensuring sound financial management and financial controls are in place throughout the organisation
• Revenue management - Diversify and manage revenue streams to ensure the long-term financial sustainability and independence of the organisation.
• Provide strategic direction and advice to the Board, CEO and Leadership
• Lead the Operational Finance team with the support of the Financial Controller
• Provide regular detailed reports to the CEO on Finance, Legal & Governance matters aligned with policies and procedures
• Work closely with and support other members of Leadership Team
• Ensure sound financial management, financial controls and compliance throughout the organisation in line with Best Practice
• Ensure the development of sustainable strategies in relation to assets
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and other governance returns from across the organisation.
• Oversee Legal / Governance queries where appropriate
• Deliver on the Action plans agreed for the areas of responsibility and align with Leadership where appropriate
• Oversee the management of key projects and programmes as assigned by the CEO
• Any other duties within the general requirements of the above that may be assigned.
Essential skills & experience
• Qualified (ACA, FCA)
• A successful track record in senior financial leadership with a high level of commercial acumen, in particular the ability to quickly understand drivers for performance
• Ability to ensure accuracy financial reporting in all areas including project and restricted funds reporting
• Excellent IT skills including advanced Microsoft Excel skills, Accounting Packages and CRM
• Proven analytical and modelling skills, with an ability to review and challenge assumptions within detailed financial forecasts.
• Experience working as part of an executive team, exhibiting values-based leadership
• Experience in developing highly functional teams with an understanding of your own strengths and weaknesses
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills including the ability to express yourself orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and persuasively and present complex political/technical issues to non-expert audiences
• Excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills
• Excellent sense of initiative, ability to set priorities and work under pressure with accuracy and dedication
• A clear understanding, or the capacity to develop quickly an understanding, of the role of and the importance of an effective functions as a strategic contributor to the organisation
• The ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas and to transfer knowledge and skills.
Please contact Dave Riordan on 01 6377251 or dave.riordan@charteredaccountants.ie
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