Head of Global Finance
Location: Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Contract Type: Permanent
Travel: Occasional international travel (approx. twice per year)
Work Model: Hybrid (2–3 days onsite in Maynooth)
This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving financial strategy, governance, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting executive decision‑making, ensuring financial sustainability, and maintaining strong risk management and compliance frameworks across global operations.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy
Lead the global finance function, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy
Act as a strategic advisor to the Executive Leadership Team and Board
Develop long‑term financial planning frameworks to support organisational growth
Financial Governance, Risk & Compliance
Design and implement financial risk management frameworks across international operations
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, statutory and reporting requirements
Promote a strong culture of accountability and financial stewardship
Financial Reporting & Audit
Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts in line with relevant standards
Lead relationships with external auditors and regulatory bodies
Manage internal and donor audits, ensuring timely resolution of findings
Budgeting & Financial Planning
Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic financial reviews
Develop and maintain multi‑year financial plans
Ensure strong value‑for‑money analysis across all programmes and operations
Treasury & Cash Management
Oversee treasury operations, including cash flow and foreign exchange exposure
Manage banking, insurance, and external advisory relationships
Ensure alignment with Board‑approved investment policies
Systems & Transformation
Ensure effectiveness of financial systems, controls, and processes
Lead finance transformation initiatives, including digitalisation and process improvement
Collaborate with systems teams to enhance financial reporting capabilities
Business Partnering
Provide financial leadership across all divisions and international offices
Support complex funding models, donor compliance, and reporting requirements
Oversee financial governance of subsidiary entities
Leadership & Team Management
Lead and develop a high‑performing global finance team
Drive continuous improvement, innovation and change initiatives
Reporting & Structure
Reports to the Director of Corporate Services
Member of the Corporate Services Management Team
Direct management of approximately 13 finance staff
Oversight of ~15 Finance & Administration Managers across international locations
Regular engagement with Board and Audit & Risk Committees
The Person
Essential
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA)
Minimum 8 years post‑qualification experience
Proven senior financial leadership experience in a complex, multi‑entity and/or international environment
Strong expertise in financial and management accounting, budgeting and forecasting
Demonstrated experience engaging with executive leadership and Boards
Strong knowledge of risk management, compliance and internal controls
Experience with financial systems and ERP platforms (e.g. Agresso or similar)
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills
Strong project management and change leadership capability
High level of IT proficiency, particularly Microsoft Office
Desirable
Experience in the not‑for‑profit or NGO sector
International finance experience
Treasury or investment management exposure
Knowledge of institutional funding and donor compliance
Experience with Unit4 (Agresso) and/or Salesforce
Person Profile
Strategic and commercially aware leader
Strong communicator with a collaborative approach
Results‑driven with high levels of accountability
Ability to lead change in a complex environment
Committed to continuous improvement and development
The Package
Competitive salary and benefits package, including pension and life assurance
Flexible, hybrid working model
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