Head of Finance

publicjobs; Dublin; On-site; EUR 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

An Garda Siochána in Dublin is seeking a Head of Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial leadership across the organisation, reporting to the Executive Director Finance and Services.

The role focuses on forecasting, budgeting, performance analysis and value-for-money, shaping financial planning and ensuring delivery of service plans.

You will lead a finance team, partner with budget holders, and drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and financial discipline.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the financial plan, capital plan and corporate strategies by identifying efficiencies and assessing financial risks and opportunities.
• Provide expert financial advice and challenge on strategic initiatives, business cases and service transformation projects to ensure alignment with priorities and financial sustainability.
• Support major projects and change programmes, with financial modelling, option appraisals and post implementation reviews.
• Function as a key interface between central finance and local structures, influencing decisions at a senior level and fostering collaborative relationships

Job description

Job title: Head of Finance Business Partner

Location: Dublin

Closing Date: 3pm, Thursday, 15 October 2026

Salary: Starting from €108,152

About the Employer:

An Garda Siochåna is the national police and security service Of Ireland, comprised Of approximately 14,300 Garda Members, 3,600 Garda Staff and 300 Garda Reserves. An Garda Siochåna is a community focused organisation with a mission of 'Keeping People Safe'. With a dual role and responsibility for the provision Of policing services, and protecting the security Of the State, An Garda Siochåna is committed to delivering a responsive, effective and efficient service, that meet the needs Of our communities.

The organisation was established over 100 years ago at the inception of the state and has a proud history of delivering community policing. In order to build upon this strong foundation, An Garda Siochåna must continue to evolve, responding as a modern police and security service to the changing face of crime, vulnerability, population and citizen expectation.

An Garda Siochåna is charged with delivering on the key commitments made within the Programme for Government. In support Of such, the organisation is growing at scale, with the effective use Of Garda resources and capabilities as a key focus area.

An Garda Siochåna has delivered on a significant organisational transformation programme including the introduction of cutting-edge technology, new methods of working and the biggest change to its structure in its history.

The introduction Of a Garda Board is supporting the organisation in becoming more agile and adaptive, while a new Policing and Community Safety Authority is supporting the effective provision and continuous improvement Of policing services. These developments and more mean it is a particularly exciting time to join An Garda Siochäna and the organisation is determined to recruit the best talent to help deliver its ambitious programme of work.

An Garda Siochana Central Finance provides strategic financial insight and operational support to help the organisation deliver its priorities. Working closely with the organisation, the team drives value for money through robust financial analysis, forecasting, and modelling.

The function supports senior leadership with dear, timely advice on performance, risks, and opportunities, enabling informed decision-making, cost reduction, and service transformation. It also plays a key role in budgeting, strategic planning and understanding demand, ensuring resources are used effectively and financial sustainability is maintained.

About the Role:

The Head Of Finance Business partnering will report to the Executive Director Finance and Services, as part Of the Finance Leadership team. They will act as a strategic advisor and partner to senior managers and budget holders across the organisation. The Head of Finance Business Partnering will operate as a highly visible leader across the organisation, supporting senior management to deliver An Garda Siochana's Strategy and Annual Service Plans.

The key purpose of the role is to::

• Support the planning and delivery of major projects including forecasting, performance monitoring and budgeting within public sector requirements.
• Provide high quality financial insights to drive effective decision-making and value for money.
• Promote a culture of financial awareness and fiscal responsibility while embedding financial considerations into service planning and delivery.
• Bridge the gap between finance and the business operations, providing proactive, insightful financial analysis, challenging assumptions and helping the business units achieve their financial objectives and contribute to the overall success of An Garda Siochana.
• Lead a team that function as the primary finance contacts with the organisation to understand their strategies, operational challenges, and financial needs, while highlighting areas Of overspending and potential savings to ensure financial discipline.
• Collaborate closely with senior management to ensure alignment of financial planning processes, share insights, and support continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and financial analysis.
• Facilitate and support key performance review processes, including monthly reporting, senior management dialogue preparation, and Other performance management cycles.

The Principal Duties and Responsibilities of the Role may include some or all the following:

Strategic Leadership and Business Partnering

• Contribute to the development Of the financial plan, capital plan and corporate strategies by identifying efficiencies and assessing financial risks and opportunities.
• Provide expert financial advice and challenge on strategic initiatives, business cases and service transformation projects to ensure alignment with priorities and financial sustainability.
• Support major projects and change programmes, with financial modelling, option appraisals and post implementation reviews.
• Function as a key interface between central finance and local structures, influencing decisions at a senior level and fostering collaborative relationships

Financial Planning, Analysis, and Reporting

• Lead or support the annual budget setting process, challenging assumptions, modelling scenarios, and ensuring realistic and deliverable
• Deliver timely and insightful management reporting and perforrnance dashboards to non-finance audiences, highlighting issues, risks, and recommended actions.
• Provide early warnings of pressures and opportunities to support pro-active decision-making
• Transform numbers into actionable insights & challenge assumptions

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

• Ensure strong financial controls, governance and compliance with statutory obligations and public sector regulations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, supporting risk registers and assurance processes.
• Support internal/external reporting requirements.

Process Improvement and Capacity Building

• Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and support self-service for budget holders.
• Coach non-finance managers to build financial literacy and capability across the organisation.
• Promote best practice in financial management and value for money.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team Of finance professionals.
• Ensure that the team is equipped with the skills, capabilities technology and tools to operate as a top performing team
• Role model the behaviours required of a highly visible Business Partner team supporting all functions of An Garda Siochana.

Please note: The above is a general guide to the key duties and responsibilities of the role and is not an exhaustive description. Other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role may also be assigned from time to time.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday, 15 October, 2026.

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.