Job Title: Head of Finance
Remuneration: Competitive, with room to grow based on experience and performance.
Overview of Role:
The Head of Finance is a strategic and hands-on role, responsible for the full financial function of Foscadh Housing. As the most senior finance professional and currently operating without a finance team, the postholder will oversee all operational finance tasks, including budgeting, payroll, statutory reporting, compliance, and long-term financial planning.
The role supports the CEO and Board of Trustees in delivering Foscadh’s mission by ensuring financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, funding oversight, and financial readiness for organisational growth. The postholder will also implement component accounting and maintain future-focused financial models.
A link to the full job description is available here.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational Finance
- Lead and implement the financial strategy to support organisational goals and housing development.
- Carry out all core financial operations, including General ledger, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations and payment processing, payroll processing and statutory returns (PAYE, PRSI, USC, pensions).
- Prepare, manage, and maintain the annual budget, in consultation with the CEO and Management Team.
- Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis and commentary to support decision-making.
- Prepare and present quarterly management accounts and financial dashboards to the CEO and Board.
- Produce year-end statutory accounts and coordinate the external audit.
Financial Modelling & Long-Term Planning
- Develop robust long-term financial models (e.g., 30-year business plans) to support capital investment, housing development, and funding assessments.
- Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis for financial resilience and strategic planning.
- Provide financial projections to support project proposals and funding submissions.
Component Accounting & Asset Management
- Implement and maintain a component-based fixed asset register, in line with FRS 102 and sector best practices.
- Record individual components (e.g., windows, boilers, roofs) with appropriate depreciation schedules.
- Align asset management planning with financial forecasting for lifecycle replacement and capital maintenance.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure full compliance with AHBRA, Charities Regulator, Revenue Commissioners, and CRO obligations.
- Act as Company Secretary for finance-related duties (if delegated).
- Support the Board and Audit & Risk Committee with quarterly reports and risk-based financial analysis
Treasury & Funding
- Manage banking, cash flow, and liquidity planning to meet operational needs and debt service.
- Oversee compliance with funding agreements and reporting for HFA, CALF, and CAS.
- Assess long-term funding needs and work with the CEO to identify appropriate financing sources.
Systems, Controls & Function Development
- Develop and document financial controls, procedures, and internal policies.
- Oversee accounting system capabilities, including support for component accounting and payroll integration.
- Assess future staffing needs and plan for the phased development of a finance function.
- Internal Collaboration
- Work closely with Housing and Development subcommittees to provide financial input on development appraisals, capital projects, and procurement decisions.
- Support grant applications and tender submissions with robust financial inputs.
Person Specification /Qualifications
- Professional accounting qualification (FCCA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
Experience
- End-to-end financial management experience in a small or regulated organisation.
- Strong knowledge of payroll, budget management, and statutory reporting.
- Proven track record in: Preparing quarterly management accounts, implementing component accounting, Building financial models and forecasts.
- Experience with compliance for AHBRA, Charities Regulator, Revenue, and CRO.
Skills and Attributes
- High level of technical competence in accounting, Excel modelling, and controls.
- Organised, analytical, and detail focused.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with non-finance stakeholders.
- Able to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
- High integrity, confidentiality, and commitment to good governance.
Values
- Alignment with Foscadh Housing’s mission and social values.
- Strong commitment to community service, accountability, and equity.
- Willingness to build robust systems and lay the foundation for a growing finance function.
Working for Foscadh
- Attractive Salary Commensurate with Experience
- Fuel Card provided, (BIC)
- 20 days annual leave + 2 additional days.
- PRSA Pension scheme. – on successful completion of probation
- Sick leave.
- Bike-to-work scheme.
- Car-parking on site.
This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.The closing date for applications is 6th June 2025.
Queries or applications are to be directed to hr@foscadhhousing.ie.