An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance leader to join a leading science and research organisation in South Dublin/South Dublin City on a 7-month contract.
As Finance Manager, you will be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment, directly supporting division team leads while overseeing and coordinating the team's workflow to ensure all deliverables are met within required deadlines. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a prestigious organisation at the forefront of scientific research.
This is a hybrid position with strong potential to become permanent after the initial 7-month contract. Onsite parking is available, and the location is well serviced by public transport.
Reporting to the Senior Finance Management Team, your responsibilities will include:
- Financial reporting and the provision of management information to senior leadership teams and external bodies.
- Overseeing the timely delivery of cost statements across multiple external funders, assisting in preparation when required.
- Reviewing GAAP-compliant audit files, ensuring income, expenditure, debtor, and creditor figures align with financial statements.
- Managing the statutory audit, ensuring all required audit information is gathered and completed in line with best practices.
- Ensuring financial control of research project accounts across external agencies and internal UCD accounts.
- Coordinating the team's workflow, ensuring deliverables are completed within tight deadlines.
- Providing technical financial guidance to the team.
- Managing and maintaining statutory and non-statutory leave entitlements in line with organisational policies.
- Implementing audit recommendations into ongoing work practices.
Key Requirements:
- Fully Qualified Accountant with a minimum of five years post-qualification experience.
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel (experience with Workday or a similar ERP system is advantageous).
- Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.
- Strong initiative and ability to work independently.