Job Title: Head of Finance
Location: South Dublin (Hybrid – 3 days in office)
Reporting To: CEO
About the Organisation
We are a growing and ambitious charity committed to delivering meaningful impact. As the organisation continues to expand its reach and services, the finance function plays a critical role in supporting sustainable growth, ensuring accountability, and enabling strategic decision-making.
Role Overview
The Head of Finance will lead and develop the finance function, ensuring it operates as a strong, forward-looking partner to the organisation. This role combines strategic input with hands-on leadership, overseeing day-to-day financial operations while contributing at a senior level to organisational planning and governance.
You will manage a small finance team, support the CEO, collaborate closely with the senior management team, and engage at Board level. A key focus will be strengthening financial controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting fundraising activities from a financial perspective.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy
- Support the CEO in shaping and delivering the organisation’s financial strategy
- Provide insightful financial analysis to support decision-making and organisational growth
- Partner with senior management to align financial planning with strategic objectives
Financial Operations
- Oversee all aspects of financial management including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow management
- Ensure accurate and timely production of monthly management accounts and annual financial statements
- Maintain oversight of financial systems and processes, driving continuous improvement
Governance, Controls & Compliance
- Establish and maintain strong financial controls and risk management frameworks
- Ensure compliance with all relevant charity and regulatory requirements
- Lead on audit processes and liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies
- Develop and maintain robust financial policies and procedures
Team Leadership
- Manage, mentor, and develop a small finance team
- Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture within the finance function
Board & Stakeholder Engagement
- Prepare and present financial reports to the Board and relevant committees
- Act as a key financial advisor to senior stakeholders across the organisation
Fundraising Support
- Provide financial input into funding applications, grant reporting, and donor communications
- Support the development of sustainable funding models and ensure financial transparency in fundraising activities
Candidate Profile
Experience & Qualifications
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a charity, not-for-profit organisation, or public sector body is essential
- Strong understanding of charity regulation, compliance, and reporting requirements
Skills & Competencies
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop finance teams
- Strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent attention to detail
- Experience building and improving financial controls and processes
- Commercial awareness with the ability to support organisational growth
- Strong communication skills, with confidence engaging at senior and Board level
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
Working Arrangements
- Hybrid model: 3 days per week in the South Dublin office, with flexibility for remote working
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in a purpose-driven organisation at an exciting stage of growth. You will have the chance to shape the finance function, influence strategic decisions, and contribute directly to the organisation’s impact.
Send an updated cv to Laura in Sigmar Accountancy - loconnor@sigmar.ie, 0860121211
