Finance Analyst & Reporting Lead - Public Sector

Courts Service; Dublin; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Courts Service in Ireland is seeking Finance Officers to lead financial analysis, reporting, and control across departments. The roles involve managing the General Ledger, fixed assets, and cash and accrual accounting, with a focus on compliant procurement and reporting to senior committees.

Candidates should have a minimum of five years in finance, strong Excel skills, and experience with financial software.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in a finance role.
• Practical working knowledge of financial software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly General Ledger (cash and accruals).
• Oversee Fixed Assets and Balance Sheet activity, incl. reconciliations.
• Manage financial policies, controls, system configuration and access.
• Prepare financial management analyses and variance reports.
• Develop reporting on cash and accrual accounting basis; address legacy data issues.
• Support contract and vendor management reporting and procurement processes.
• Liaise with Regions and Directorates to resolve queries.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Communication

Critical thinking

Accountability

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

FETAC Level 7 accounting

Tools

Financial software solutions

Job description

The Courts Service in Ireland is seeking Finance Officers to lead financial analysis, reporting, and control across departments. The roles involve managing the General Ledger, fixed assets, and cash and accrual accounting, with a focus on compliant procurement and reporting to senior committees.

Candidates should have a minimum of five years in finance, strong Excel skills, and experience with financial software.