Group Finance Director

Raidió Teilifís Éireann; Dublin; On-site; EUR 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RTÉ, Ireland's national public-service media organisation, seeks a Group Finance Director based in Dublin to lead the core finance function and shape financial strategy amid a five-year transformation. Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee financial control, planning, treasury, tax, audit and operations across the RTÉ Group.

You will build a high-performing team, drive data-enabled decision making, ensure compliance with statutory obligations, and partner with the Leadership Team and Board to

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Senior leadership experience in a large finance function.
• Experience in financial reporting, governance, risk and planning.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CFO to develop RTÉ's financial strategy and transformation priorities.
• Lead financial control, reporting, budgeting, treasury, tax and payroll.
• Provide analysis and reporting to support strategy and resource allocation.
• Maintain strong controls and compliance with accounting, tax and regulatory obligations.
• Modernise finance systems and drive efficiency.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team and engage with auditors and stakeholders.

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA (professional accountancy qualification)

Job description

RTÉ is Ireland's national public-service media organisation. We are embarking upon an ambitious and exciting five-year transformation strategy to update the way we run the organisation. Our mission is to serve as an independent source of stories, news, information and entertainment for Ireland, reflecting the diversity of its people and providing experiences that enrich the lives of all.

This sense of purpose motivates us to deliver to the highest standards in an environment that is collaborative, supportive and engaging. Attracting and retaining the best talent is key to delivering for our audiences. We want our people to thrive in an environment that values their contribution.

Meet the team

Finance supports RTÉ’s public-service mission by providing strong financial stewardship, trusted insight and disciplined management of the organisation’s resources.

As part of a review of the Finance operating model, the existing Head of Finance role has been restructured and retitled as Group Finance Director. The revised role brings together accountability for the Group’s core finance activities, reflecting both the scale and complexity of the organisation and the strategic importance of Finance to RTÉ’s transformation. As a replacement role within the existing Finance leadership structure, it is designed to strengthen the function’s capacity to deliver an effective, responsive and high-quality service across the organisation.

We are now looking for an experienced finance leader to take on this pivotal role, leading RTÉ’s core finance function and playing a central part in financial strategy, transformation and long-term sustainability.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and based in Dublin, the Group Finance Director will oversee financial control, reporting, planning, treasury, tax, audit, financial risk and finance operations across the RTÉ Group. The role will work closely with the Leadership Team, Board and Audit & Risk Committee and represent RTÉ with government departments, regulators, external auditors, funders and other key stakeholders.

About the role

• Partner with the CFO and Leadership Team to develop and deliver RTÉ’s financial strategy, long-term financial plan and transformation priorities.
• Lead financial control, management and statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, working capital, tax, payroll and core finance operations.
• Provide the CFO, executive leadership, Board and its committees with clear analysis, performance reporting and advice to support strategy, resource allocation, commercial decisions, investment appraisal and the delivery of RTÉ’s financial plan.
• Maintain a strong control and assurance environment, oversee financial risk and ensure compliance with accounting, tax, regulatory and statutory obligations.
• Modernise finance systems, processes and data capabilities while driving sustainable efficiencies, disciplined cost management and operational improvement.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team and build trusted relationships with auditors, regulators, government departments, funders and other key stakeholders.

About you

• A recognised professional accountancy qualification, such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Substantial senior leadership experience in a finance function within an organisation of significant scale and complexity.
• Broad expertise across financial reporting, control, treasury, tax, audit, governance, risk, budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning.
• A strong record of advising executive teams and boards and translating complex financial matters into clear, actionable insight.
• Proven success in leading finance transformation, strengthening systems and controls, and delivering process automation and operational improvement.
• An inclusive, resilient and decisive leadership style, with the ability to lead through significant change, develop high-performing teams and influence financial and non-financial stakeholders at executive and Board level.

Nice to have

• Experience in a public-service, regulated or similarly complex stakeholder environment.
• Experience with ERP transformation, data analytics and business‑intelligence tools.

This appointment will be made at the personal contract grade and is being offered on an ongoing basis. The salary range is from €160,000 – €180,000 gross per annum.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 30th October 2026

Anticipated interview dates: November 2026

Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais ó daoine go bhfuil dearcadh dearfach acu i leith na Gaeilge. Applications are welcome from people who have a positive outlook to Irish.

Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of what we do – both on-air and behind the scenes. We are committed to building a more inclusive environment and tackling under‑representation while embedding inclusion at every stage of the employee journey.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, social experience, race and ethnicity, disability, civil and family status, religious belief and membership of the Traveller Community.

We are eager to provide reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with any kind of disability. Should you wish to request an accommodation for your interview, we encourage you to let us know when you apply.

Please note that RTÉ does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. We maintain existing relationships with preferred recruitment partners and will contact them directly when agency support is required. Unsolicited submissions will not be considered.