Financial Planning and Analysis Director
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned financial professional with experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
* Lead the development and preparation of annual budgets in collaboration with department heads and key stakeholders.
* Design and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic planning and scenario analysis.
* Ownership of the production of monthly operating results and quarterly board packs for senior management.
* Coordinate the budget setting process across all departments, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and funding parameters.
Key Responsibilities:
* Monitor organisational cash flow and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts, ensuring adequate liquidity for operational and capital commitments.
* Partner with Finance Operations to ensure management reporting is accurate and fit for decision-making.
* Prepare comprehensive budget documentation for Board approval and funding body submissions, providing insightful commentary and recommendations.
* Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and management information dashboards modelled in Microsoft Power BI.
Capital Programme Management:
* Provide financial oversight and monitoring of Sport Ireland's capital investment programme.
* Monitor financial progress on the construction of the National Cycling Velodrome and other major capital projects.
* Track capital expenditure against approved budgets and funding profiles.
* Prepare regular capital programme financial reports for senior management and the Board.
Public Procurement Oversight & Reporting:
* Monitor and report on compliance with public procurement thresholds and commitments.
* Track procurement activities across the organisation, including competitive tendering processes for goods, services and works.
* Prepare procurement reports for management and the Board, highlighting compliance status and value for money outcomes.
Governance & Compliance:
* Ensure compliance with Sport Ireland's financial policies and procedures.
* Support internal and external audit processes.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.
* Maintain appropriate financial controls and governance frameworks.
Leadership & Team Development:
* Build and develop a high-performing FP&A function.
* Foster a culture of financial awareness and accountability across the organisation.
* Mentor and develop team members.
* Develop Reports via Sage/Oracle Netsuite FMS & Power BI.
Person Specification:
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar senior financial planning and analysis role.
* Proven experience in financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting in a complex organisation.
* A professional qualification in accounting, finance, or a related field - ACCA, ACA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent.
* Demonstrated experience with major capital programmes.
* Strong background in financial analysis and business partnering.
* Experience working with multiple stakeholders at senior management level.
* Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills.
* Exceptional Excel skills and proficiency with financial systems and business intelligence tools.
* Experience or strong interest in leveraging AI technologies to automate reporting processes and enhance financial analysis.
* Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking ability.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to explain complex financial information clearly to a non-financial audience.
* Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
* High attention to detail with strong organisational and time management skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative.
Desirable:
* Experience in the sports, public sector or not-for-profit environment.
* Knowledge of public sector financial management and compliance requirements.
* Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Sage, Oracle Net Suite or similar).
* Experience with data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
* Project management qualification or experience.