Head of Finance

Corehr; Dublin; On-site; EUR 72,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity College Dublin's School of Nursing and Midwifery is seeking a highly experienced finance leader to serve as Head of Finance. You will provide strategic leadership and oversight of financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, research funding, and long-term financial planning.

You will be a senior member of the leadership team, shaping financial strategy and ensuring efficient resource management. The Head of Finance will drive development plans and support sustainable expansion,

Job description

Post ID: 039543

Trinity is Ireland's leading university and is ranked 75thin the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Thrive: Trinity College Dublin's Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030

Post Summary:

The School of Nursing and Midwifery is seeking a highly experienced finance leader in the role of Head of Finance, providing strategic leadership and oversight of the School’s financial operations and development, along with it’s research finance operations. This includes the annual core budgeting and forecasting process, research funding, self-financing and commercial activities, and long term financial planning and financial oversight of strategic and capital projects. As the School undergoes strategic growth and development, the Head of Finance will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, shaping financial strategy, informing investment decisions, and ensuring the effective management of resources.

The Head of Finance will play a key leadership role in delivering the School’s Development Plan and achieving its ambitious financial and strategic objectives. As the School enters a significant new phase of growth and development, strong financial leadership will be critical in supporting sustainable expansion, investment, and long-term success.

Post status: Permanent Contract

Hours of Post:

35 hours per week

Salary:

This appointment will be made on the Administrative 1 (Points 1-3), Salary Scale (€71,651 - €92,692 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

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Values matter. They are key to the success of our Strategic Plan. We centre our behavioural values around the importance of belonging. We recognise that the university will thrive by each of us respecting and caring for one another. We know we can achieve much more through working together. We know too that we must take responsibility for our actions and be accountable. We must, and will never stop, imagining. And through being nature positive we connect not just with the environment but with our ambitions for a sustainable future.

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities, those who have followed non-traditional career paths, and those who have taken time out for reasons such as family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants, including those who have been displaced due to conflict or war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's premier university. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and across the higher education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and creating a family-friendly working environment.