Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner This is a new role in ISPCC to support the organisation in its delivery of services for children About UsISPCC are proud to be recognised as a Best Place to Work 2025 by the Sunday Times Ireland. We are committed to creating a fantastic workplace culture and environment for our employees to empower them to create Better Happier, Safer childhoods for the children of Ireland. Why work with ISPCC?Purpose led organisation with a culture of highly engaged people cultureSupportive, flexible working environment.Birthday day off.25 days annual leave plus discretionary company days Good Friday and Christmas Eve.Values of ISPCC of COPE – Courage, Openness, Passion, Empathy at the heart of all we do.ISPCC is on a journey of digital transformation, and this is an opportunity for a finance professional to play a key influencing role in this journey.The following job specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the role may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned from time to time.Core Purpose of the RoleThis is a new role in ISPCC to support the organisation in its delivery of services for children and our Must Win Financial Sustainability and its core has responsibilities for to adopt a business partner approach in support of organisation wide strategic goalsPartnering with the organisations leaders and managers to provide financial insights to non-finance teamsTranslating financial data into actionable business strategiesthe day-to-day management of the organisation’s finances, and balance sheetEnsuring financial plans align with business objectivesSupport the business leaders in financial analysis, business case development, funding applications and value propositionsRole Specification Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Supporting the business through continuous engagement and business partnering with cross functional teams regarding restricted income and expenditurePrepare monthly management accounts and reporting pack for the ISPCC BoardMonitor and report to budget holders on variances versus budget and forecastKey support for year-end audit processSupport the annual budget and periodic forecasting cyclesMaintain and monitor controls and processes surrounding restricted income and expenditurePrepare restricted fund reports for grants lead and fundersIdentify and implement process improvements to increase automation, reduce manual work and improve data accuracyReview suite of features on cloud-based accounting software and implement as appropriate based on organisational needs and best practiceContinuous review and streamlining of wider finance department processesParticipate in various finance and business improvement projects Develop strong relationships and work with cross functional partners to support decision making organisation wideReview and update of finance policies on a periodic basisSupport in preparation of Board and Audit and Risk Committee papersAd hoc presentation of updates at audit and risk committee meetingsPerson Specification:Demonstrable commitment to ISPCC values and behaviours, who represents an excellent cultural fit for ISPCC, with a shared purpose towards the achievement of positive outcomes for childrenYou will need to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrate an ability to understand the ISPCC, with excellent communication across multiple stakeholders (employees, volunteers, Board) both in person and in written communications.Curious mind with appetite for identifying and delivering process improvementsResults orientated, commercially minded.Collaborative team member with a strong commitment to shared goals and can demonstrate ability to foster a culture of teamwork and mutual respectQualifications and Experience Essential:Fully qualified accountant with professional accountancy bodyMinimum 3 years Post Qualified experienceExcellent excel skills, analytical thinkerFull eligibility to work in Ireland with excellent proficiency in English you will have knowledge of local finance and governance environment.Desirable:Experience of working in the not-for-profit sector and with Charities SORP whilst not necessary is desirable.Ability to identify high level financial risks and report them effectively.Experience of supporting leaders in the achievement of financial and other targets to a high standard at mid - senior level.