Financetalent.ie

Leadership of the finance function and the management (including performance management), development, training and education of all finance staff to ensure the highest standards of quality;
Preparation, implementation and ongoing review of the finance plans of the Local Authority;
Engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, including Elected Members, in the prudent management of constrained financial resources;
Implementing changes in existing financial systems as required, ensuring in particular, that the management accounting requirements are supported by adequate information systems particularly in the context of multi-annual budgeting;
Sourcing of finance and formulation of financial arrangements in the context of partnerships, new funding ventures and Public Private Partnerships should and where they arise;
The appraisal of Capital Projects;
Demonstrating a professional approach to the delivery of Value for Money in pursuit of corporate objectives;
Ensuring that the organisation adheres to the currently accepted accounting standards/codes of practice;
A leadership/ advisory role in ensuring the financial probity of the organisation;
Creating and supporting a culture in which non-financial managers take responsibility for effective management of devolved resources;
Undertaking the strategic and operational management of such other Departments/Functions within the Local Authority as may be assigned;
Undertaking such other duties as are assigned from time to time.

To apply for this job email your details to janedownes@financetalent.ie

Head of Finance – Public Sector