Finance Manager

 

Description:

Role Expectations

The person in this role will be responsible for:

  • Financial Planning
  • Overseeing financial planning processes, including annual budgeting (in co-operation with CEO) and multi-year forecasting
  • Producing financial reports and insights to inform strategic decisions at the leadership or board level
  • Supporting risk management and operational decision-making
  • Management of Accounts Administrator Position
  • Supervising and supporting the Accounts Administrator in day-to-day operations and professional development
  • Overseeing the quality and timeliness of work carried out by the Accounts Administrator (e.g. payroll, bookkeeping, invoicing, reconciliations, following-up with aged debt, stock control system for social enterprise)
  • Overseeing submission of Revenue PAYE and VAT returns
  • Identifying and improving financial systems and processes
  • Supporting Organisational Financial Operations and Governance
  • Ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, payroll, VAT returns, and compliance with Irish accounting standards
  • Preparing financial statements, management accounts, and coordinating annual audits
  • Understanding of regulatory and governance requirements for non-profits in Ireland, including financial reporting obligations to funders, Revenue, and the Charities Regulator
  • Supporting reporting obligations in relation to CSP and other funding
  • Developing and presenting bi-monthly management accounts and reports for the CEO, the Finance Sub-Committee, and the Board of Directors
  • Seeking efficiencies and ways to reduce time, costs and improve engagement with our clients.
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  • Personal Specification

    We are searching for a candidate with the following qualifications and attributes:

    • Qualifications and Experience Required
    • Professionally qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience
    • Confident with Xero, Simple Pay or similar software
    • Strong Excel and Google Spreadsheet skills
    • Qualifications and Experience Desired
    • Experience in charity/social enterprise finance, including managing grant funding and trading income
    • Experience in consultancy, and/or manufacturing or social enterprise sectors
    • Personal Attributes
    • Strong written communication skills
    • Clear interpersonal communication skills
    • A desire to improve and grow the business
    • Well organised, detail-oriented, and proactive; able to work independently in a collaborative team
    • Commitment to our mission of social justice and inclusive employment
    • Has initiative and a desire to innovate and improve systems and outcomes

Organization Quality Matters
Industry Accounting / Finance / Audit
Occupational Category Finance Manager
Job Location Dublin,Ireland
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2026-01-27 1:03 pm
Expires on 2026-03-13