Director of Finance

4 days ago


Dublin, Ireland Belong To Full time

Overview Hours: Full-time, 35 hrs per week
Reporting To: CEO
Direct Reports: Accounts Assistant
Supported By: Operations Team,Fundraising Team
Term: 1-year fixed term contract, renewable subject to funding and performance
Starting Date: ASAP
Application Deadline: 10am, Tuesday October 7th 2025
Belong To’s vision is for an Ireland where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) young people are equal, safe, and valued in the diversity of their identities and experiences. We work with LGBTQ+ young people as equals to achieve our vision through youth work, changing attitudes, and research.
Our core values are those of inclusion, integrity, and respect, in an environment of honesty and openness. Our purpose is to create a welcoming, supportive, safe and fun space for LGBTQ+ young people. We are committed to collaboration and youth participation. We believe in solidarity and intersectional equality, and our work focuses on human rights and social justice. We are dedicated to continuous improvement in everything we do.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Finance is a strategic role, responsible for the leadership, management and analysis of Belong To’s financial operations and accounting processes. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Finance works closely with the CEO, SLT, the Board and its Sub Committees. The Director of Finance contributes to the strategic direction and sustainability of the organisation while ensuring its vision and core values are upheld.
Staff Benefits Belong To provides staff members with an array of benefits and supports that increase their financial security, health, and well-being. We also support staff members to develop professionally and promote a healthy work life balance. Some of these discretionary benefits and supports include:
Paid time off, including 26 holiday days, and following successful completion of probation access to our discretionary sick leave, parental leave, and bereavement leave schemes
Educational assistance programmes (including paid study/ exam leave and an educational fund towards the costs of fees)
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) covering you, and your loved ones.
A death in service benefit which will pay a lump sum of x4 times your salary to your loved ones in the event of your untimely passing
Family flexible working hours
Hybrid Working arrangements
Tax saver tickets and cycle to work scheme
Staff coaching and mentoring programmes
Staff training and development opportunities
Staff wellness programmes
Pension contributions (upon completion of 6-month probationary period).
Key Responsibilities and Duties Strategic Financial Leadership and Management
Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organisational goals.
Advise the CEO and SLT on financial planning, risk management, and investment decisions.
Lead the annual budgeting process and multi-year financial forecasting.
Financial Management and Reporting
Oversee all financial operations including accounting, payroll, cash flow, and financial controls.
Preparation of monthly management accounts.
Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for the Board, SLT, and funders.
Support the Senior Leadership Team to manage their departmental budgets. Prepare departmental and project expenditure reports and cashflows for project and departmental managers.
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including tax, audit, and charity regulations.
Proactively plan for funder audits and respond to funder audit reports in a timely manner.
Governance and Board Support
Act as Secretary to the Finance and Audit Subcommittee, preparing agendas, papers, and minutes.
Support the Board in understanding financial performance, risks, and strategic implications.
Ensure financial policies and procedures are up-to-date and effectively implemented.
Risk and Compliance
Lead on financial risk management, including internal controls and fraud prevention.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, funder requirements, and best practice standards.
Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual audit process.
Team Leadership and Collaboration
Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
Collaborate across departments to support programme budgeting, grant management, and financial literacy.
Promote financial transparency and understanding throughout the organisation.
Note
This job description is not a definitive list of tasks; rather it is designed to give an overview of the job. It is envisaged that the post-holder will use their own initiative and develop the job under guidance so that the organisations aims are achieved. It should be noted that the organisation is dynamic and fast paced and it may be necessary to step beyond the areas outlined above to support others from time to time.

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