Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Director of Financial Services

Job Title : Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Director of Financial Services Pay Scale : Senior Administrative 1

DEPUTY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

• Trinity’s Financial Services Division (FSD) is a fast-paced and dynamic business unit that manages the financial affairs of the University (budget of c.€500m). We have a requirement for a senior finance professional to work with us in guiding the financial future of the University.
• The Deputy Chief Financial Officer will manage all operational activity of the finance function, supporting the CFO in delivering on Trinity’s strategic goals and objectives.

About Trinity:

Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 81st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity College Dublin- an introduction

About the role:

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Deputy Chief Financial Officer is a varied and challenging role where a high level of financial management experience, skill and competency is a prerequisite. The Deputy contributes to the University’s strategic decision-making process, through the provision of financial insight, performance management and business analytics.

They will have excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, will be people-centred and will possess a strategic and innovative approach to their role, excelling in organisational leadership, influencing people outside the sphere of normal management.

As Deputy Chief Financial Officer, you will:

• Support the CFO in delivering on the University’s strategic goals and objectives, acting in her place as required and engaging in decision making at executive level.
• Manage a high functioning finance division – delivering cost effectiveness, managing compliance and risk.
• Provide assurance to the University’s Board and relevant stakeholders on the effective and sustainable management of the University’s financial resources.
• Lead, inspire and manage a large team, providing guidance through periods of change and optimising performance.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• A professional accounting qualification, with membership of a recognised accounting body
• A strong track record of people leadership and management experience in a fast-paced and diverse financial environment
• Substantial experience of financial management, reporting and associated oversight, working in an environment requiring the highest standards
• Possess a strategic and innovative approach to your role, with demonstrable organisational and change management skills
• Superior negotiation skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at senior levels.

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Senior Administrative 1 salary scale (currently €134,286-€169,752) per annum) in line with current Government pay policy

Post status: Permanent Contract

How to apply:

Applicants are expected to submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Personal Statement of how their experience aligns to the role profile (no more than one page).

Applicants should note that the application process will include two rounds of interviews, with round one interviews expected to take place the week of 10 June 2024.

Recruitment related enquiries should be addressed to the HR Resourcing Manager, Emma Treacy at

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 16th of May 2024 at 12:00 noon.

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those who have been displaced due to war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.