FinanceManagerChurchofIrelandYouthDepartment Hours of work:21 hours per week. Salary:€30,000-€33,000dependentonqualification and experience. Pension:Employee contribution of 5% of salary, employer contribution of 12% JobPurpose The job will encompass full responsibility for the finance function of the Church of Ireland Youth Department (CIYD). The individual will have a pivotal role in the preparation of budgets, monthly management accounts, grant applications and compliance and managing the day-to-day financial operations. To ensure that CIYD is in full compliance with relevant legislation in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, external funders and procurement. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ReporttoCIYDmanagementonaregularbasisonallfinancialmatters. Preparationofannualbudgetforreviewandapprovalforagreeddeadlines. KeyroleintheproductionofmanagementaccountsincludingP&Ls,BalanceSheet,forecasts and cash flow, supported by detailed schedules including variant analysis and reports of actual versus budgeted and forecasted performances. Issue of reports to relevant CIYD personnel and committees. KeyroleinliaisingwithChurchHousewiththepreparationofyear-endfinancialstatements for external audit and presentation of year-end financial statements to Central Board for approval. Key role in the development, implementation and ongoing operational review of policies and procedures thus ensuring a strong internal control environment to facilitate the presentation of accurate financial data. Keyinvolvementwithinternalandexternalstatutoryauditprocessesincludingthecompletion of internal reviews and resolution of any internal control recommendations by auditors. Monitor operational and financial activities to ensure full adherence to policies and proceduresincludinganylegislative requirementsandbringanyconcernstotheattentionof relevant officers. Responsibilityforpreparationofall fundingapplicationsandreportingrequirements. Managementofprocurementprocessesfor goodsandservices. ManagementincludingmonitoringoffundingsupportofferedbyCIYDtoindividuals,dioceses and organisations e.g. Youth Ministry Fund and Devolved Funding. KeyroleinliaisingwithChurchHouse FinanceDepartmentinthecommunicationofall changes/updates to staff payroll and pension information. Responsible for the oversight of the coding of all payments to suppliers for goods and servicesandstaffexpenses.Ensuringcompliance ofallpaymentswithrevenueguidelines and submitting same to Finance Department in Church House for payment. WorkingcloselywithFinanceDepartmentinChurchHousetoensurecompliancewithall financial matters. Responsibleforcompletion,reviewandapprovalofnecessaryreconciliations. Management of filing to ensure compliance with funding bodies. Attendance at CIYD management meetings as required. To undertake any other duties as directed by the CIYD Management Essential criteria: Aprofessionalfinancialqualificationorrelevant3rdLevelqualification Atleast 7yearsexperience inafinancialrolewithanumberofyearsfinancialmanagement experience. AnabilitytoworkwithinandmaintaintheethosoftheChurchofIreland. AnabilitytocontinuethedevelopmentofCIYDsfinancefunctionandneeds. Flexibilityandthewillingnesstoworkoutsideofnormalofficehoursonoccasion. Effectiveinterpersonalandcommunicationskills. Theabilitytoworkonowninitiative. Competenceinworkingwith I.T.equipmentandinadministrativeandorganizationaltasksin particularproficiencyinworkingwithComputerSoftwarepackageswithspecificreferenceto MS Word and Excel. Anunderstandingofthefinancialneedsofvoluntarybodiesandexperienceofworkingwithin such a body. Awillingnesstoengagewithyouthissuestoprovidesupportinfinancialmatters. Desirable criteria: Thefollowingdesirablecriteriawillbeappliedatshortlistingshouldthepaneldecidethattoomany applicants meet all the essential criteria.It is important that in making your application, along with the essential criteria listed above, you provide sufficient detail of all the desirable criteria that you think you meet. Abilitytoworkasa teammember. Experienceofworkingwithinavoluntarybodyandwith volunteers. AnunderstandingofthestructuresoftheChurchofIrelandandcommitmenttothevision, aims and objectives of CIYD. Applications To apply, please send your CV to by Friday 19th September 2025. Benefits: Attractive pension scheme Free canteen Free parking