Finance Manager

CREGG; Ireland; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

30 days annual leave

Free parking onsite

Job summary

CREGG is assisting a hospital in Limerick to recruit a Finance Manager (Grade VII) on a 12-month maternity cover contract. The role leads the finance team, supports internal controls, and delivers accurate monthly management accounts with KPIs.

The candidate will implement IFMS, partner with service leads, manage payroll/patients/payables, and contribute to budgeting and financial policy development. On-site in Limerick with attractive HSE salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification and membership in a recognised body (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Minimum 3+ years PQE with proven managerial experience in finance.
• Healthcare/HSE or hospital sector experience is a plus.
• Experience with budgeting and financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance function within the hospital.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts to the Head of Finance.
• Reconcile balance sheets and income/ expenditure accounts monthly.
• Develop KPI reporting and monitor financial performance against budget.
• Support annual Cost Improvement Programmes and audits.
• Assist in implementing the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS).

Skills

People management

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Finance Manager (Grade VII) – 12-month Contract

Our client is looking to hire a Finance Manager (Grade VII) to work in an exciting Hospital setting in Limerick city on a 12-month maternity cover contract. Attractive HSE salary and benefits on offer for the successful candidate.

Location of Post:

Limerick City - onsite role

Tenure:

Interim 12-month maternity cover contract

Reporting to:

Head of Finance

Purpose of the Role:

Reporting to the Head of the Finance Department, the Finance Manager will assist with leading and managing the Finance function within the hospital through financial leadership, strengthening internal controls, driving value for money, delivering accurate reporting, and expanding financial management capacity within the hospital. You will manage direct reports including:

• Accounts Payable Officers


• Patient Accounts Officers


• Payroll and Pensions Officers

The role will involve working closely and engaging with the wider Finance team members and acting as a business partner to the hospital department/service leads and procurement service. You will also be responsible for assisting with the implementation of the new Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS), the new single national integrated financial management and procurement system for the Irish Health Service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for the team management of Accounts Payable/Patient Accounts and Finance Officers.


• Responsibility for the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts reportable to the HSE.


• Analyse data and provide actionable insights to the Head of Finance.


• Ensure balance sheet and Income & Expenditure accounts are fully reconciled on a monthly basis.


• Develop the reporting suite including analysis of KPIs to help inform key decision makers.


• Be a leader in the development and implementation of department wide budgets and actively monitor and review financial performance against budget in conjunction with Department/Service leads.


• Partner with the Department/Service leads to clearly convey the monthly financial performance and what it means for the Department/Service.


• Monitor and advise on the cash-flow position of the hospital on a monthly basis.


• Contribute to the development of financial policies and procedures.


• Ensure all financial records are readily available.


• Assist in the design and delivery of annual Cost Improvement Programmes.


• Provide regular reports of the hospital’s financial progress (including year-end forecasts) that are timely, relevant, accurate and meaningful.


• Assist the internal & external audit functions and address any weaknesses as may be identified.


• Other ad hoc duties as required.

Skills/Experience Required:

• Professional Accountancy qualification and be a member of a recognised body of accountants (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent).


• The successful candidate will have at least 3+ years PQE.


• You will ideally have previous HSE or Voluntary hospital experience.


• Proven managerial experience within a finance team, preferably in the healthcare sector.


• Excellent people management skills with the ability to lead individuals and influence.


• Detailed knowledge of General Accepted Accounting principles and Financial Regulations.


• Detailed knowledge of managing a significant annual budget.


• Knowledge of Accounting software systems and Microsoft Office including advanced competency in Excel.


• The ability to present financial information clearly, concisely and confidently.

Offer:

Attractive salary and benefits on offer for the successful candidate including pension, 30 days annual leave, free parking onsite etc.

For further information on this role, please contact Barry Dolan in CREGG for a confidential discussion at [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Please be aware that your CV will not be shared with anyone outside of CREGG without your express permission.