Financial Controller - South Dublin, Dublin 14

Job Description

\n Financial Controller - Based in Dublin 14 Permanent -Newly Created role\n

The Financial Controller will provide timely insight and challenge strengthen value-for-money and compliance (including audit readiness), and support sustainable planning for operating and capital needs—ensuring financial decisions align with the organisation’s ethos, statutory obligations, campus development plan and long-term viability.

Key Accountabilities\n

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• Develop and maintain a group-wide financial control framework ensuring alignment with Department of Education requirements, Charities Regulator standards, and audit best practice.
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• 2. Management Accounting & Reporting – Develop and maintain a comprehensive management accounting framework
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• 3. Payroll and pensions oversight – Oversee payroll governance (even if processed externally): controls, reconciliations, exceptions, approvals, and reporting to Boards.
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• 4. HR & IT Services Management – Provide governance oversight of outsourced/third-party HR services (where applicable), ensuring delivery aligns to organisational priorities, policies, statutory obligations, and required service standards.
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• 5. Advisory & Support – Provide guidance and templates for budgeting, procurement, payroll, and finance policy implementation.
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• 6. Strategic Finance & Risk – Lead financial forecasting, capital planning, and scenario modelling for the Patron.
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• 7. People Leadership & Organisational Development – Provide leadership, direction and support to direct reports and broader team, fostering clarity, accountability and strong management practice.
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• 8. Optimisation of Services & Engagement – Drive continuous improvement programmes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve stakeholder experience across departments.
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The Person Qualifications Required\n

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• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent), with membership in good standing.
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