Finance and Human Resources Director
Contract: 3-month fixed-term contract, with potential for a limited extension (1st May *******st July ****)
Based: Dublin
Benefits
25 days Annual Leave
Employer pension contribution
Hybrid (with the opportunity to work from home & flexible working)
Salary
Commensurate with experience
We are looking for a highly experienced senior financial professional to take on a 3 month urgent assignment to commence 1st May ****.
Ideally with experience working as an interim Finance Director in other organisations.
The ideal candidate will have people-management experience and an understanding of the financial systems, controls and compliance that are best practice in the Irish charitable and government sectors.
They will have experience enabling swift transition into new roles or projects with the ability to quickly integrate and contribute from day one.
Job Description
Specific deliverables during the interim period:
Oversee the accurate preparation of monthly management accounts and related narrative and supporting schedules
Oversee the planning for and accurate preparation of the quarter-end financial projections
Oversee and approve monthly payroll
Implement and embed a cash management process for new deposit notice account
Support the outgoing Chief Finance & Operations Officer in managing the close-out of the year-end audit and **** Annual Report & Financial Statements including preparation for the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and Board meetings (May/June)
Support the CEO and the Financial Controller in the AGM process (July)
Oversee the Annual Report to Charity Regulator (August)
Prepare for **** budget cycle by providing hands-on support for the preparation of the budget timetable, budget templates and organisational payroll and headcount budget (August/Sept)
Oversee the preparation of the **** Gender pay gap report based on 30 June info (August/Sept)
Prepare agenda and related papers for the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee meeting in September, liaising closely with the Chair of the committee and the CEO
Oversee the accurate submission of the CRO B1 annual return (Sept)
Review, manage and collate the financial reporting information for all partners of the New Solutions project for the 6 months April to Sept **** (in preparation for submission to Pobal in October)
Handover to incoming Finance & Human Resources Director (September)
Provide guidance and support to the CEO and Leadership Team in managing the implementation of the strategic plan (May to Sept)
General aspects of the role during the interim period:
Overall control and responsibility for all financial aspects of Rethink Ireland to ensure the organisation remains financially resilient and is capable of delivering on its strategic objectives
Team Leadership – lead and manage the finance team and human resources teams
Manage the finance team to:
Ensure the provision of timely, clear and accurate monthly management information, on a fund-by-fund basis, to drive effective decision making.
Deliver all aspects of the financial reporting, financial control, working capital management, budgeting and forecasting functions, monthly bank reconciliations, payments and banking requirements
Ensure that payment processes are organised efficiently and that all payments are made in a timely manner
Perform financial modelling for future cash-flow needs for the business operations.
Manage the Human Resources function to:
Oversee and ensure the smooth and effective delivery of the Human Resources function and activities.
Ensure the provision of timely, clear and accurate monthly management information, to drive effective decision making, including provision of information for payroll purposes.
Support the development of HR strategies, systems, policies and procedures across the organisation.
Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management
Oversee all of the organisation's contracts, including with employees, donors, awardees as well as external suppliers and consultants
Ensure an accurate register of organisation risk is maintained and reviewed and work with key leaders to mitigate these risks.
Data Protection – ensure the organisation complies with all aspects of GDPR and provide support to the Data Protection Co-ordinator to fulfill this requirement.
Oversee organisational compliance with all relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and sector standards, including charity, financial and data protection.
Ensure that all of the organisation's financial practices are in line with statutory and fiscal regulations
Act as a key advisor to the Board and Leadership Team on governance, risk management, and regulatory matters.
Like all staff, you will act as an ambassador for Rethink Ireland at all times.
Required Skills and Experience
Qualified Accountant with membership of a recognised accountancy body, with at least 10 years of financial management experience, ideally at senior level
Commercially minded with strong analytical skills, experienced in the provision of quality management information and business planning.
Good organisational and collaborative leadership skills, combined with communication and people-management skills
Familiar with Microsoft suite of products, Salesforce, AIQ, and Asana.
Commitment to results; 'can-do' mindset
You are committed to excellence and have strong attention to detail
You are able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
You demonstrate the highest levels of integrity
You are passionate about making Ireland a better place and are committed to Rethink Ireland's mission and values.
Desirable Skills and Experience
Previous experience in a charity or not for profit organisation with a high degree of entrepreneurial activity would be advantageous
Previous experience managing a human resources or people function.
Our Values
We work with our hearts and our heads – we value compassion, passion and fun.
We take smart risks and we allow permission to fail because we know that innovation and risk are two sides of the same coin.
We believe that social change is a team sport.
We build trusted relationships, and we choose to collaborate to achieve our goals.
We are curious and hunger to learn.
We value bold ideas and bold leadership, and we develop remarkable people.
Please note that any information which you submit will be used for recruitment purposes only.
Your record will be deleted after the process is completed.
Please apply through the link only.
Applications close on 22 April ****.
For any queries, please contact ******.
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