Brightwater Executive is delighted to be partnering withChime, Irelands national charity for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people, to appoint aFinance Director. Chime is a values-driven organisation dedicated to creating a fully inclusive society. For over 60 years, the organisation has provided advice, care, technology and community support to Deaf and Hard of Hearing people across Ireland. With almost 100 employees across a network of 12 resource centres and residential services, Chime is committed to empowering individuals, strengthening communities and delivering meaningful social impact. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this is a senior leadership role within the organisations Senior Management Team with responsibility for leading Chimes financial strategy, stewardship and sustainability. The Finance Director will play a central role in shaping the organisations financial governance, supporting informed decision-making and ensuring the effective use of resources to support services nationally. The Role The Finance Director will lead Chimes financial strategy and operations, ensuring robust governance, financial sustainability and effective resource management across a national organisation. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on financial planning, compliance, risk management and operational excellence in support of Chimes strategic objectives and continued delivery of high-quality, person-centred services. Key areas of responsibility include: Financial Leadership & Reporting: Leading the organisations financial accounting and reporting processes, ensuring accurate monthly accounts, analysis and reporting to support effective decision-making. Strategic Financial Planning: Driving annual budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning processes aligned with organisational priorities and sustainability objectives. Governance & Compliance: As Company Secretary, ensuring compliance with all statutory, regulatory and governance requirements including charity, tax, pension and HSE obligations. Cashflow & Risk Management: Overseeing cashflow management, banking arrangements, internal controls, risk management processes and business continuity planning. Audit & Financial Stewardship: Leading the annual audit process, preparation of financial statements and engagement with external auditors and the Audit Committee. Operational & IT Oversight: Managing the organisations IT function and external suppliers to ensure effective systems, infrastructure and operational support. The successful candidate will be an experienced finance leader with the ability to influence at senior leadership level and support a mission-driven organisation delivering essential services across Ireland. Experience: An established Finance leader with significant experience operating at senior leadership level and partnering with executive stakeholders. Experience in financial planning, governance, audit, compliance and organisational risk management. Not-for-profit, public, or regulated sector experience is desirable. Strong analytical capability with experience using financial data and insights to support strategic decision-making. Competencies: A strategic thinker with the ability to translate organisational priorities into practical financial strategies while supporting organisational growth and sustainability, as well as resilient and adaptable, able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment. Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of financial governance, Irish statutory and regulatory compliance requirements, financial reporting standards and finance best practice. Qualifications: A relevant third-level qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Business or a related discipline. Qualified Chartered Accountant or Chartered Certified Accountant with significant post qualification experience. Interested? To apply, please submit your application comprising of a cover letter and CV or make an initial enquiry please contact: Yvonne McNulty at .