Finance Manager - Grade VIII - Bantry - Permanent - Full time

CoAction have an exciting vacancy for an experienced Finance Manager to join their team. Reporting to the CEO, the Finance Manager will be the strategic financial planner and manager for CoAction; ensuring that the organisation’s resources are managed effectively and efficiently; which will ultimately assist with the achievement of the Vision and Strategic aims.

The Finance Manager will be an integral member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and will be the strategic Financial Manager and planner for CoAction, ensuring that the organisation’s resources are managed effectively and efficiently. The Finance Manager will have responsibility for a budget in excess of €10 million, which is envisaged to grow year on year in line with the developing organisation. CoAction is a Section 39 organisation primarily funded by the HSE.

The Finance Manager has overall responsibility for managing the finance department, financial reporting, budget preparation, resource management, vehicle fleet management, housing/ capital developments, insurance, and procurement.

The Finance Manager will have responsibilities within an number of areas including:

• Financial Reporting & Accountability, with overall responsibility for the Finance Function and staff, ensuring all Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) are achieved to the required standard

• Responsible for the effective implementation of CoAction’s financial control systems, achieving compliance with the procedures set out in CoAction’s Finance Manual, and meeting all regulatory and legal reporting requirements including Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)

• Overall responsibility for the timely completion of month-end reconciliations, monthly management accounts, quarterly and annual financial reports to the management team, reports to the HSE and the Board of Trustees of CoAction, statutory returns to the Revenue, CSO etc.

• As a member of the Senior Management Team, participate in the ongoing strategic planning, development and continuous improvement of the organisation as relevant

• In collaboration with the CEO, represent CoAction in negotiating with existing funders and own the financial relationship with such funders e.g. HSE

• Develop financial analysis and reports to track the performance of the key financial performance indicators for the Management team and the Board

• Develop, regularly review (minimum quarterly) and update the Risk Register for finance risks and integrate into the overall Risk Matrix.

• Ensure an appropriate audit trail is maintained for all transactions and ensure financial statements are prepared for internal or external auditors as required 

• In collaboration with the Senior Management Team maintain proactive management of property strategy and property acquisitions, and compliance with leading Approved Housing Body (AHBRA) regulations, Residential Tenancies Board etc.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified accountant (CA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with at least five years’ experience, including two years at a Senior Management level

• Experienced in producing monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts and managing year end processes (including liaising with auditors).

• Experienced in the preparation and management of a significant and multifaceted annual budget (circa €10million) and cashflow management

• Experience of managing staff, and of providing leadership in a senior management role.

• Excellent analytical skills and track record in producing meaningful analysis to support decision making.

• Knowledge of implementing and using stand-alone accounting systems (eg SAGE 50), payroll systems and the Microsoft Office suite

• Experience of managing audit processes

Competencies

• a team player willing to engage both with the needs of the whole organisation and with the day to day functioning of the finance department.

• supports the aims of the organisation and comfortable in a working environment with the people CoAction supports

• Aware of the need for consideration, tolerance and discretion when dealing with people in such an organisation.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or that may be required to do either now or in the future. For a comprehensive Job Description, or for an informal discussion on the role, please contact our HR Manager at

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 8th May 2024