Senior Regulatory Manager (Finance) – Grade 7

Senior Regulatory Manager (Finance)
About Your New Employer
The Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority (AHBRA) is the national regulator for voluntary and co-operative housing bodies, safeguarding significant public investment in social and affordable housing.
Established in 2021, AHBRA works at the heart of the social housing sector, providing assurance to government, tenants, and investors by ensuring robust governance and financial management standards.
AHBRA offers a dynamic, collaborative, and modern work environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and impactful work in a vital sector.

About Your New Job
As the Senior Regulatory Manager (Finance), you will provide strategic governance and financial oversight to the largest Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) in Ireland, ensuring they operate within regulatory and best practice frameworks.
You will lead and manage a team of financial analysts, evaluating the financial performance and resilience of AHBs through in-depth analysis, scenario planning, and stress testing.
You will engage with Boards and senior stakeholders, deliver financial management training, and drive improvements in financial governance, reporting, and risk mitigation.
You will represent AHBRA in internal and external engagements, contributing to impactful regulatory projects and organisational development.

What Skills You Need
A professional accountancy qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) and/or substantial experience in financial analysis, audit, regulation, or a related field.
At least 5 years’ experience in areas such as regulation, governance, audit, inspection, finance, investigation, enforcement, or compliance.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills, leadership and team management experience, and a track record of engaging with, or overseeing, complex organisations.

What's on Offer
Attractive public sector salary: €60,611 (entry) – €78,795, with incremental progression.
25 days annual leave (increases over time), permanent pensionable position, flexible working hours, blended work model (up to 60% remote on completion of probation).
Professional development including employer-sponsored academic education, paid study leave, in-house training, Tax Saver travel tickets, Bike to Work scheme, modern city-centre offices, and strong career progression pathways.

What's Next

Apply now by completing the application form at ahbrajobs.com by 12 pm on 3rd June 2026. For queries, contact ahbrajobs@sigmar.ie.