ALONE support older people to age at home. We provide direct, frontline services to people aged 60 and over, through support coordination, support and befriending, housing with support, and the application of assistive technology. We have a network of staff and more than 3,000 volunteers across the country We have been awarded Quality Marks from Volunteer Ireland, the ISO, the Charities Regulator and the Housing Regulatory Standard.


Role Overview


We are now recruiting for a Head of Finance, Legal and Governance. This is a wonderful and exciting opportunity to join one of the most important charities in Ireland in a period when the need for our services has never been greater. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to positively influence the lives of many older people in Ireland.


The Head of Finance, Legal and Governance will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be a member of ALONE Leadership Team. Your role will be supported by Financial Controller and Financial Team.


Responsibilities

• Lead and take overall management responsibility for all financial, legal and governance activity of the organisation ensuring sound financial management and financial controls are in place throughout the organisation
• Revenue management - Diversify and manage ALONE revenue streams to ensure the long-term financial sustainability and independence of the organisation.
• Provide strategic direction and advice to the Board, CEO and Leadership
• Lead the Operational Finance team with the support of the Financial Controller
• Provide regular detailed reports to the CEO on Finance, Legal & Governance matters aligned with ALONE policies and procedures
• Work closely with and support other members of ALONE Leadership Team
• Ensure sound financial management, financial controls and compliance throughout the organisation in line with Best Practice
• Ensure the development of sustainable strategies in relation to ALONE assets
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and other governance returns from across the organisation.
• Oversee Legal / Governance queries where appropriate
• Deliver on the Action plans agreed for the areas of responsibility and align with Leadership where appropriate
• Oversee the management of key projects and programmes as assigned by the CEO
• Any other duties within the general requirements of the above that may be assigned.

Essential skills & experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, CIPFA or ACCA)
• A successful track record in senior financial leadership with a high level of commercial acumen, in particular the ability to quickly understand drivers for performance
• Ability to ensure accuracy financial reporting in all areas including project and restricted funds reporting
• Excellent IT skills including advanced Microsoft Excel skills, Accounting Packages and CRM
• Proven analytical and modelling skills, with an ability to review and challenge assumptions within detailed financial forecasts.
• Experience working as part of an executive team, exhibiting values-based leadership
• Experience in developing highly functional teams with an understanding of your own strengths and weaknesses
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills including the ability to express yourself orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and persuasively and present complex political/technical issues to non-expert audiences
• Excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills
• Excellent sense of initiative, ability to set priorities and work under pressure with accuracy and dedication
• A clear understanding, or the capacity to develop quickly an understanding, of the role of and the importance of an effective functions as a strategic contributor to the organisation
• The ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas and to transfer knowledge and skills.

Extra Benefits

• Salary DOE
• 35 Hour week (core hours 9-5) –Full-time employees can enjoy a 35-hour working week.
• Annual Salary Reviews
• Pension Scheme -after 12 months service
• Time Off in Lieu

• Mileage Policy in place for applicable roles

• Death in Service - after 6 months’ probation successfully completed.
• Travel Saver Schemes
• Annual Leave -All full-time employees have 24 days annual leave which increases to 25 after 2 years in service.
• Sick Pay Scheme -after 6 months’ probation successfully completed.
• Bike to Work Scheme
• HSF Partnership
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave –Available to Employees after 18 Months of service.
• Horizontal Transfer Opportunities
• Comprehensive Training & Development
• Bespoke Induction Programmes
• Progression Opportunities
• Further Education Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme -ALONE provides a 24hour support programme for all our Employee’s.
  • GP telephone Advice
  • Virtual Doctor
  • Private Prescription Service
  • 6 structured Counselling/ Emotional Wellbeing Service
  • Legal Helpline

The closing date for applications is Monday 28th October 2024.


ALONE is an equal opportunity employer.


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