Head of Global Finance Location: Maynooth, Co. Kildare Contract Type: Permanent Travel: Occasional international travel (approx. twice per year) Work Model: Hybrid (23 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 Support talent development, succession planning, and team wellbeing ________________________________________ 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 c.15 Finance & Administration Managers across international locations Regular engagement with Board and Audit & Risk Committees The Person Candidate Requirements 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