CareerPlan

Head of Finance, Charity, Dublin

Dublin, Leinster, IEFull-time2026-07-20 → 2026-11-09

Core

Lead financial strategy, budgeting, reporting, and compliance for a rapidly growing non-profit charity in Dublin.

Role type

Senior IC finance leader (Head of Finance)

Builds

Financial sustainability, accurate management accounts, and robust internal control systems for a charity.

Domain

Non-profit / Charity / Public sector finance

Required skills

Financial strategy, budgeting and forecasting, financial modeling, internal controls, grant management, regulatory compliance, team leadership, cash flow management, investment strategy, procurement oversight, data protection compliance.

Preferred skills

Public sector reporting experience, charity governance knowledge, external HR liaison experience.

Technologies

None explicitly stated.

Responsibilities

Lead financial strategy and organizational budgeting; prepare annual budgets and forecasts; oversee financial controls and accounting policies; manage cash flow, reserves, and investments; ensure accurate financial reporting for the Board; oversee payroll, taxation, and grant applications; coordinate funding streams; ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements; maintain internal control systems; oversee data protection, procurement, and contract management; manage insurance provision; act as liaison with external HR advisory services.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC