Financial Director

2 weeks ago

Kilkenny Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Excel Recruitment Full time £65,000
Job Title: Financial Manager

Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting a Financial Manager on behalf of The Heritage Council, Co. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Financial Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing the accounts payable, receivables, and payroll functions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
  • Ensure payments to suppliers are compliant with public service requirements, including procurement.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for accounts payable to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Reconcile accounts payable transactions and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports and metrics to identify areas for improvement.
  • Responsible for cash flow forecasting.
  • Responsible for meeting all internal and external reporting requirements, for example: prompt payment, S891B Processing tax returns and payments with Revenue as required (VAT, PSWT).
  • Support the Grants Function of the Heritage Council to ensure timely review and payment of grants.
  • Ensure that grant payments are compliant with the public service requirements.
  • Oversee the payroll process to ensure timely and accurate payment of salaries to employees.
  • Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate and up-to-date employee information in the payroll system.
  • Maintain payroll records and prepare payroll reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage employee queries related to payroll and benefits.
  • Oversee the Travel and Subsistence (T&S) process to ensure timely and accurate payment.
  • Compilation and preparation of annual budget.
  • Ensure the rapid, timely, and accurate preparation of management accounts.
  • Interpret and report on management accounts for the Senior Management Team.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to include auditors, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Office of the Revenue Commissioners, Banks, and funding providers.
  • Cash flow management, treasury management, and loan reporting.
  • Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging the team to identify and implement process enhancements.
  • Ensure appropriate training and development opportunities are provided to team members.
  • Management and control of the day-to-day operations of the finance function and its sections.
  • Monitoring, implementing, and improving internal controls and checks to ensure good financial control.
Requirements:
  • Three years' experience in a financial management or similar role.
  • Knowledge of accounting methods, procedures, processes, and contemporary management accounting techniques and principles as they apply in the public service.
  • Experience processing payroll and Travel Expenses within the public service.
  • Experience in the identification of financial issues and of briefing of same.
  • Experience of staff supervision and performance management.
  • Highly developed relationship management and interpersonal skills and a capacity to promote co-operation, and trust amongst staff and stakeholders.
  • Excellent working knowledge of integrated Financial Management Systems (Sage, Access, and MyZahara an advantage) and Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience in risk management and public procurement.
  • Full category B driving license and access to a car or for candidates who are unable to drive, full-time access to transport.
  • Full working rights for the Republic of Ireland (please see citizenship requirements in information booklet).
Desirable Criteria:
  • Excellent organization and prioritization skills.
  • Excellent ICT skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment, be self-motivated, and manage own workload.
  • A commitment to high standards of public service.
  • The ability to communicate through the Irish language, both verbal and written, is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer:

Permanent, full-time position

Salary in line with Civil Service Grade of Higher Executive Officer - point 1 starting at €56,556

29 days annual leave

Location: Kilkenny

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining why you are interested in the opportunity and where your skills, knowledge, and experience meet the requirements of the role.

*If applying via a job board, combine your CV and cover letter into 1 document*, or apply directly by emailing Ciara Connolly at

Please review the full information booklet on the Heritage Council website.

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