Director Of Finance, Administration

4 days ago

Dublin, Ireland Brightwater Executive Full time

Director of Finance, Administration & IT
Focus Ireland is one of Ireland's leading housing and homelessness charities, founded in 1985 by Sr Stanislaus Kennedy and driven by the belief that homelessness is wrong and preventable.
About the Company
Through over 100 projects nationwide and a team of 550 employees, the organisation supports people who are homeless or at risk of losing their home.
Its current strategy, Restating our Vision 2021–2025, focuses on preventing homelessness and helping people move into secure housing.
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Director of Finance, Administration & IT will play a pivotal role in shaping and safeguarding the organisation's financial sustainability, operational effectiveness, and technological capability.
The role encompasses leadership of the finance, administration, and IT functions, ensuring robust financial management, governance, compliance, and risk oversight, while enabling innovation and efficiency across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership
: Develop and implement financial strategies, oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, and provide clear insights to the Board and Executive Team.
Team Leadership
: Lead, mentor, and develop the finance, IT, and administration teams.
Risk & Compliance
: Advance risk management processes, oversee statutory and internal audits, and ensure compliance with charity, housing, and financial regulations.
Company Secretary Duties
: Ensure governance and compliance requirements are met across the group, including board administration and director appointments.
IT Management
: Oversee technology infrastructure and vendor relationships, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient systems that support hybrid and remote working.
Administration
: Manage procurement, insurance, and office administration, while supporting data protection processes.
Governance & Committees
: Support Finance and Audit & Risk sub-committees, ensuring effective reporting and governance standards.
Stakeholder Engagement
: Build and maintain relationships with funders, donors, regulators, and sector networks, representing Focus Ireland externally to strengthen its reputation.
Key Experience & Requirements
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 10+ years' senior management experience.
Proven track record managing the finances of a large, complex organisation (€50m+).
Strong expertise in governance, company law, charity law, and housing law.
Demonstrable experience in strategic planning, team leadership, and delivery of results in a dynamic environment.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Commitment to the mission and values of Focus Ireland.
Experience in the charity or housing sector.
Strong project management skills and the ability to develop innovative, practical solutions.
Contact
For more information and a confidential discussion on this Director of Finance, Administration & IT opportunity, please contact Yvonne McNulty, Senior Partner, at Brightwater Executive:
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to the above email address by Monday 20th October 2025 at 5pm.
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