IT Finance System Administrator

RTE; Dublin; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

RTÉ is Ireland's national public-service media organisation seeking an IT system administrator to support the Finance team using Business World. You will investigate issues, raise cases with the supplier, and ensure system processes run smoothly while managing user access and security.

The role requires extensive experience with enterprise IT systems, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work out-of-hours as needed. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Dublin.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in supporting an enterprise Finance system or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of corporate financial workflows and governance controls.
• Experience with enterprise IT systems, including servers, storage, virtualization, cloud services, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and manage technology lifecycles and upgrades.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Third-level qualification in Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Flexibility to support planned out-of-hours work.
• Highly proficient in the use of Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance teams use of Business World.
• Investigate and resolve reported issues.
• Raise and manage cases with external supplier.
• Resolve issues reported by staff e.g. when raising expense claims etc.
• Ensure automatic system processes execute as expected.
• Change user roles, add new users, de-activate users.

Skills

Finance system support

Financial workflows

Enterprise IT systems

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Engineering/IT degree

Out-of-hours support

Excel proficiency

Education

Engineering/Information Technology degree

Tools

SQL databases

Job description

RTÉ is Ireland's national public-service media organisation. We are embarking upon an ambitious and exciting 5-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 in delivering to our audiences. We want our people to thrive in an environment that values their output.

Meet the team

RTÉ Technology drives the implementation of RTÉ’s technology strategy. As part of this,the Technology Applications and Operations team is responsible for the support of several critical business systems, databases, deskside support, landline and mobile phone support. The systems supported include Finance systems, HR systems, Scheduling systems and Media Workflow systems. The main finance system in use is Business World from Unit 4.

We are looking for an experienced IT system administrator to join the Applications and Operations team.

Reporting to the Head of Applications and Operations, RTÉ Technology, you will be responsible for supporting our Finance teams by investigating and resolving issues on Business World, raising and managing cases with our supplier and carrying out required system administration tasks.

About The Role

• Support Finance teams use of Business World.
• Investigate and resolve reported issues.
• Raise and manage cases with external supplier.
• Resolve issues reported by staff e.g. when raising expense claims etc.
• Ensure automatic system processes execute as expected.
• Change user roles, add new users, de-activate users.

About you

• 5+ years' experience in supporting an enterprise Finance system or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of corporate financial workflows and governance controls.
• Experience with enterprise IT systems, including servers, storage, virtualization, cloud services, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and manage technology lifecycles and upgrades.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Third-level qualification in Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Flexibility to support planned out-of-hours work.
• Highly proficient in the use of Excel.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting SQL databases.
• Scripting in Python and PowerShell.
• Any experience with media files (audio and video).

This appointment will be made at the Broadcast Engineer grade and is being offered on a permanent contract basis. The salary scale for this grade is from €52,472 to €66,648 gross per annum.

Closing date for receipt of applications is: 20/10/2026

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.