Charity Finance Controller & Governance Lead

Jobtailor; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALONE is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead the organisation's financial reporting, governance and funding management. You will partner with the Head of Finance, Legal and Governance to drive robust controls, compliance and strategic finance initiatives.

You will oversee statutory statements, audits, and complex funding streams for a not-for-profit environment, with a focus on risk management, KPI reporting and stakeholder communication at Board level.

Qualifications

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong communicators with good interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively at all organisational levels.
• Professional in all that they do and bring integrity and commitment to the values and mission of ALONE.
• Results-oriented with a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.
• Proven ability to review and challenge assumptions within detailed financial forecasts.
• Accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, CIMA, CIPFA or ACCA)
• Understanding of the not-for-profit sector would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and be supported by the finance team.
• Report directly to the Head of Finance, Legal and Governance.
• Oversee charity accounting standards, financial reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience preparing statutory financial statements and managing annual audits.
• Oversee complex funding streams, including State funding, grants, donor income, restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Advanced budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management, and financial planning capabilities.
• Develop and maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, and governance frameworks.
• Expertise in management accounting, variance analysis, KPI reporting, and financial performance monitoring.
• Prepare high-quality financial reports for senior leadership, Boards, regulators, and external funders.
• Knowledge of taxation matters relevant to charities, including VAT and charitable tax exemptions.
• Advanced financial systems and ERP experience with process optimisation and reporting automation.
• Regulatory reporting to government bodies, SLA funders, and regulators.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and funding reporting obligations.
• Present complex financial information to Boards, Audit and Risk Committees, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of charity governance and financial stewardship.
• Lead and develop finance teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Foster a collaborative, customer-focused finance team supporting organisational objectives.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives and drive organisational change.
• Review and redesign financial processes to improve efficiency, controls and reporting quality.
• Identify opportunities for automation and digitalisation.

Skills

Statutory financial statements

Annual audits

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cashflow management

Financial planning

Variance analysis

KPI reporting

Financial performance monitoring

Risk management

Education

ACA

CIMA

CIPFA

ACCA

Tools

Excel

ERP

Job description

ALONE is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to lead the organisation's financial reporting, governance and funding management. You will partner with the Head of Finance, Legal and Governance to drive robust controls, compliance and strategic finance initiatives.

You will oversee statutory statements, audits, and complex funding streams for a not-for-profit environment, with a focus on risk management, KPI reporting and stakeholder communication at Board level.