Head of Finance

4 days ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Trinity College Dublin Full time

The Head of Finance will direct and be responsible for the financial management of the Centre budget (>€100m), across multiple funding streams (Research Ireland, EI, EU, Industry & Philanthropy). This new role will have the authority to devise and take action as well as taking responsibility for the financial strategy regarding the diversity and sustainability of the Centre's funding. In particular, the Head of Finance will be responsible for the financial planning, projection and management of the Centre's funding. An in-depth understanding of ADAPT's strategic and long term goals will be required in the execution of the financial function. The Head of Finance will be accountable for providing expertise and strategic input in the delivery of the Centre's financial goals & objectives.

Post Status: Specific Purpose

The specific purpose of this employment is to direct and manage the ADAPT Research Centre's budget across multiple funding streams (SFI, EI, EU, Industry & Philanthropy), and to devise and implement a financial strategy for the diversity and sustainability of the Centre's funding. The ADAPT Centre is funded by external agencies. This employment is not offered on an indefinite duration basis as these projects are finite. Termination of this contract will occur on completion of the work in which you are engaged in, or in the event of the funding stream being terminated or withdrawn by the funding agencies.

Hours of Post: 35 hours per week

Salary: Appointment will be made on the Administrative Officer 1 (1-6) (€68,181- €107,959 per annum) and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines.

How to Apply: In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) that specifically address the following points in their application:

  • Applicants must have at least 10 years' experience with at least 5 years post qualification in a large complex organisation with multiple stakeholders. Applicants should clearly address this experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application.
  • An understanding of the Financial Management processes in a multi-university higher education setting is essential. Particularly desirable is extensive experience in research funding management across national and international agencies and funding organisations within large research centres.
  • The applicant should give examples of involvement in university research financial management and management of processes for research funding originating from national and international funding agencies. The applicant should indicate what they learned from these processes and how this will help them carry out the responsibilities of the advertised role.
  • Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems.

Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 7th March 2025. Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal.

Interviews for this post will take place on the week of the 24th March 2025.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Declan McKibben, Executive Director, ADAPT Centre, declan.mckibben@adaptcentre.ie.

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those who have been displaced due to war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.

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