Position: Director of Finance - Galway County Council
Galway County, the second largest in Ireland with an area of nearly 6,149 km² and a coastline of approximately 2,000 km, has the largest Gaeltacht population in Ireland, accounting for 49.7% of the national Gaeltacht population.
The county's rural areas from West to East support residential, farming, tourism, and rural enterprises, all managed sustainably and cohesively.
Galway County Council's Corporate Mission 2025-2029 aims to foster an attractive, resilient, and inclusive county where residents, workers, and visitors can thrive. We strive to provide diverse housing options, robust employment opportunities, quality infrastructure, and community facilities within a sustainable environment that meets everyone's needs.
As the leading local democratic body, Galway County Council upholds dignity, equality, diversity, participation, and inclusion in all aspects of its governance, representing the people of Galway with integrity.
We focus on strategic planning and efficient service delivery to serve the community effectively.
We are currently seeking applications for the position of Director of Finance.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Director of Finance will oversee and lead the finance department, playing a key role in the senior management team. The role involves strategic financial management, providing independence and objectivity, and contributing to the overall management of the authority. Additional responsibilities across other functions of the local authority may be assigned periodically.
A comprehensive list of essential requirements is available in the Candidate Information Booklet.
Galway County Council is committed to equal opportunity employment and encourages applications from all backgrounds under the nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.
To apply, visit www.publicjobs.ie.
Closing Date: 3:00 pm, Thursday, 15th May 2025
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet on the www.publicjobs.ie website.
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