Director of Finance

1 week ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Cpl Full time

About Coimisiún na Meán

Coimisiún na Meán has been established further to the provisions of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022 ("OSMR Act 2022"). The OSMR Act 2022 was enacted on 10 December 2022. The OSMR Act 2022 amended the Broadcasting Act 2009 to establish Coimisiún na Meán and dissolve the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland ("BAI").

In addition to undertaking the functions of the BAI as the regulator for broadcasting in Ireland, Coimisiún na Meán is to establish a regulatory framework for online safety, update the regulation of television broadcasting and audiovisual on-demand services, and transpose the revised Audiovisual Media Services Directive into Irish law.

Mission

Our mission is to ensure a thriving, diverse and safe online and media landscape. This means a mix of different voices, opinions and sources of news available over the air and online. It means children and all of us being protected from harmful content.

Role Purpose

The Director of Finance will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations and management functions with An Coimisiún na Meán. This includes budgeting, financial planning, financial reporting and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will provide strategic financial leadership and guidance to support the organisation's mission and objectives

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement financial policies, procedures and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.​
  • Prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts in collaboration with senior management, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and priorities.​
  • Monitor financial performance against budgeted targets, providing regular updates and analysis to senior leaders and the Commission.​
  • Oversee the preparation of financial statements, reports and analyses in accordance with public sector accounting standards and regulatory requirements.​
  • Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors to ensure timely completion and resolution of audit findings.​
  • Provide strategic financial advice and recommendations to senior management and the Board Directors to support decision making and risk management.​
  • Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.​
  • Refer to industry trends, regulatory changes and best practices in financial management, recommending and implementing process improvements as needed.​
  • Collaborate with other organisational departments and stakeholders to support cross-functional initiatives and strategic objectives.​
  • Develop procurement strategy, policy and procedures that are efficient and comply with public sector procurement requirements​

The above is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to review.

Essential Criteria

  • ​Fully qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent).​
  • Significant (5-10 years) post-qualification experience in a senior management and senior financial role in an organisation of 150+ employees​
  • Proven ability to contribute to general senior leadership and strategic issues outside of the confines of the function.​
  • A proven track record of fostering a culture and practices of continuous improvement through innovative thinking.​
  • Experience in line managing complex finance functions and driving improvement and positive change from a financial or accounting perspective within large organisations, ideally within the public sector or similar organisational structures.​
  • Excellent knowledge of accounting methods, procedures, processes and contemporary management accounting techniques and principles.​
  • Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.​
  • Proven track record of strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting with experience in managing complex financial operations and initiatives.​
  • Proficiency in financial software systems, as well as advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial modelling tools.​

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience in a regulatory or public sector environment.

Application Process

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit:​

  • ​A CV and a letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2/3 pages) outlining why you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position HERE.
  • If you have any special requirements throughout the recruitment process, for example, if you have a visual impairment or are neuro-divergent, we are happy to accommodate your needs where possible, please reach out to us via to request support.​
  • Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland and all positions require candidates to live in the Republic of Ireland.​
  • Candidates who engage in canvassing will be disqualified and excluded from the process.​

Closing Date: 8th July 2024 at 3pm


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