Chief Finance Officer

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Name of Role: Chief Finance Officer
Reporting to: Head of Services/CEO
Location: Barrack St, Kilkenny
Purpose of Role
A Head of Finance, also known as a Finance Director or CFO, is a senior executive responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of an organization.
This includes financial planning, budgeting, reporting, analysis, and strategic decision-making.
They ensure the organization's financial health, manage risk, and contribute to its overall success.
In essence, the Head of Finance is a crucial role that ensures the financial health and success of an organization by providing strategic financial leadership, managing financial operations, and contributing to informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
To work within the overall Mission, Values and Policies of the Partner organisations.
Financial Planning and Strategy:Developing and implementing financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts.
Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP):To coordinate the delivery of financial standards in line with SORP guidelines.
Financial Reporting and Analysis:Preparing and analysing financial statements, management reports, and performance metrics.
Overseeing all management and financial software packages.
Preparing new applications for Tendering new services.
Preparation of all reports in line with Service Level agreements
Preparing reports for senior management, Board Sub-groups and Board as required.
Preparation of all reports to Companies Office, Revenue, RTB, Charities Regulator, AHBRA, HSE and Local Authorities as required.
Funding and Investment:
In conjunction with the CEO prepare and coordinate the delivery of funding proposals supporting the delivery of property:
Capital Assistance Scheme
Capital Advance and Leasing Facility
Private investment
Maintaining assets register: ensuring adequate planning and provision of funds in conjunction with the CEO to maintain all assets under our policy.
Budgeting and Forecasting:Managing the budgeting process, monitoring performance against budget, and identifying areas for improvement.
Risk Management:Identifying and mitigating financial risks, implementing internal controls, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Compliance & Governance: Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal governance policies, including implementing effective internal controls.
Team Management: Ensuringto lead and motivate a team, manage performance, and foster a positive work environment.
Cash Flow Management:Overseeing cash flow, managing investments, and ensuring the organization has adequate working capital.
Stakeholder Communication:Communicating financial performance and insights to senior management, the board of directors, and other stakeholders.
Strategic Decision Making:Providing financial insights and guidance to support strategic decision-making across the organization.
Tax Management:Overseeing the organisation's tax affairs, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and liaising with external tax advisors.
Insurance:Overseeing the organisation's insurance matters, ensuring compliance with conditions, and liaising with external insurance consultants.
Pension Scheme Management: Ensuring all matters are well managed and coordinated.
Audit Management:In conjunction with the Head of Services,Managing the external audit process and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Banking and Investor Relations:Managing banking relationships, overseeing borrowing arrangements, and maintaining relationships with investors (if applicable).
Professional Behaviour and Conduct: To act at all times in line with the organisations values, accountabilities, to attend meetings/training as required.
Flexibility: To attend and participate in 1-1 meetings, team meetings, training and appraisals as required.
From time to time you will be requested to take on an extra duty as required.
Essential
Skills and Qualifications:
Relevant qualifications:
A relevant degree in finance or accounting, such as ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA, is required.
Work Experience:
3 years senior management experience in a related field.
A Full driving license and access to a car.
Desirable
Strong financial acumen: A deep understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and financial reporting.
Strategic thinking:The ability to develop and implement financial strategies that align with the organisation's goals.
Leadership and management skills:The ability to lead and motivate a team, manage performance, and foster a positive work environment.
Analytical and problem-solving skills:The ability to analyse financial data, identify trends, and develop solutions to financial challenges.
Communication and presentation skills:The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely to a variety of stakeholders.
Experience with financial systems and software:Familiarity with SAGE accounting software, financial modeling tools, and other relevant technologies.
Skills
3 years management experience Communication and presentation skills Analytical and problem solving skills
Seniority level
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Finance and Sales
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