Director of Finance

We are a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We currently provide services in Limerick, North Tipperary, and Dublin. Our mission at Avista is to work together with the people we support to live their best lives through the delivery of quality services while promoting their roles as active citizens in an inclusive society.

Description

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

Director of Finance

National Remit with location options of Limerick, Roscrea or Dublin

Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience

Ref: 100518

Avista is a person-centered, rights-based organizationdedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities and complex support needs. We provide a wide range of support to children and adults including Day, Residential and Respite services in various locations across Dublin, Meath, Limerick, Tipperary and Offaly.

The Director of Finance is a key member of the Executive Management Team. Reporting directly to the CEO, they will make a proactive corporate contribution to the strategic development of Avista. The role provides strategic financial leadership, ensuring robust governance, effective financial management and the delivery of high-quality finance services across the organisation. Working closely with the CEO, Board and the Executive Management Team, the Director of Finance will drive financial sustainability, support strategic decision-making, strengthen internal controls and lead a high-performing finance function that enables the delivery of person-centred services.

Responsibilities

• Full membership of a prescribed accountancy body supervised by the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority.
• 7 years post qualification accountancy/audit experience, with a minimum of three years in a large organisation.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of financial risk management, experience of internal control testing, risk assessment and the management and development of systems of financial internal control.
• Experience in the preparation of financial reports to include all statutory reporting.
• Significant people management experience of managing teams across different locations.
• Evidence of implementation of strategic objectives.
• Excellent IT skills including expertise in integrated financial management systems, with experience of data analysis to support management reporting and strategic decision making.
• Previous relevant experience in the broader public or health sector and a working knowledge of the public sector governance and regulatory frameworks for a Section 38 Organisation.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess Level 3 behavioural competencies of the Avista competency framework.

Benefits

• Be part of a values-driven organisation making a real difference in people's lives.
• Work with a supportive leadership team committed to continuous improvement and learning.
• Opportunities for professional development and influence at a national level.
• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement
• Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme
• Bike to work Scheme
• Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.