Chief Operations and Finance Officer
Early Childhood Ireland is seeking a strategic, values-driven operations and finance leader to join our Senior Leadership Team.
Location: Blended / Tallaght, Dublin 24 | Salary: €80-€85K | Deadline: 21 November 2025
This is a unique opportunity to shape financial sustainability, operational excellence, and good governance across a national organisation that champions quality early years and school-age care for every child.
What You'll Do:
1. Lead strategic finance, budgeting, and risk management to ensure long-term sustainability.
2. Oversee governance, compliance, and company secretarial functions.
3. Drive operational effectiveness across systems, ICT, procurement, and facilities.
4. Champion digital transformation and innovation in support of Early Childhood Ireland's 2021–2026 Strategic Plan.
5. Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board, and deputise for the CEO as required
What You Bring:
6. Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 10+ years' PQE.
7. Proven leadership at senior level in finance and operations.
8. Strong governance, compliance, and risk management expertise.
9. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
10. Alignment with ECI's mission and values: integrity, inclusion, collaboration, and respect.
Benefits:
11. Blended working model | 25 days annual leave + privilege days
12. Pension (6–10% employer contribution) | EAP & Health Plan
13. TaxSaver & Bike-to-Work schemes | Learning & development support