7 October 2024

Job opportunity: Director of Finance

We are currently recruiting for a Director of Finance to lead the finance team at our National Office in Dún Laoghaire.

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland provides community-based rehabilitation services for people living with a brain injury in Ireland. Our mission is to serve, advocate, empower and support people impacted by brain injury to rebuild their lives.

The Director of Finance holds overall senior management responsibility for the strategic leadership and effective performance of the finance function in the organisation.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, and working as part of the Senior Management Team, the successful candidate will lead and develop the finance team in the provision of efficient, effective and accurate services to the organisation. The Director of Finance will also ensure the financial infrastructure and reporting mechanisms of the organisation support statutory and non-statutory requirements at all times.

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Qualifications: 

  • Qualified accountant )ACCA, CPA, ACA, CIMA) and minimum of 5 years PQE in industry or similar organisation

Experience: 

  • Demonstrated understanding and experience of financial control
  • Proven report writing and presentation experience
  • Previous experience of leading, managing and developing staff
  • Experience of planning, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Experience in implementation of new accounting systems
  • Ability to prepare management and annual accounts and accounts for external audit
  • Systems – strong working knowledge of accounting and payroll systems and processes
  • Excellent MS Office skills with advanced spreadsheet skills
  • An ability to build effective relationships at all levels in the organisation, manage conflict and problem solve
  • Full driving licence with access to own vehicle

Desirable: 

  • Track record in negotiating funding
  • Experience in the not-for-profit sector

How to apply

Closing date: 23/10/2024, 5pm

Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview shortly after the closing date.

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