JOB TITLE: HEAD OF FINANCE & GOVERNANCE
HYBRID / FLEXIBLE
LOCATION: Hybrid and Flexible | Old Finglas Road, Glasnevin, Dublin
*.
SALARY: € *K - € *K
– depending on experience
LINE MANAGER: CEO
DURATION: Permanent
HOURS: * hours per week (Hybrid and Flexible) |
Two days to be based onsite at DCU Alpha.
ABOUT YOUNG SOCIAL INNOVATORS.
Young Social Innovators is a non-profit Organisation that believes in
the power of youth. Its vision is to empower, equip and inspire young
people to change the world for good. Through its programmes, training
and events, Young Social Innovators enables young people to grapple
with difficult social issues, advocating reform and advancing change.
Each year, circa *, *
young people are supported to explore social and environmental issues
that concern them and come up with a variety of responses to these. In
this way, Young Social Innovators builds social capital and helps
young people create a fairer and more caring Ireland connecting into a
wider global movement for change.
PURPOSE OF ROLE
The role of Head of Finance & Governance is a critical senior
leadership role with Young Social Innovators. Along with colleagues,
the CEO and the Board of Directors, the appointee will work to enable
YSI to thrive in promoting social awareness, engagement, and
innovation among young people across Ireland. We are looking for
someone with strong competencies and a proven track record in
financial management and governance/compliance. In addition, the
successful appointee will have wider organisational experience
(preferably within the not-for-profit sector). This role will also
work to build connections and relationships with a wide range of
stakeholders to support YSI in securing funding and investment for our
social innovation programmes and new social investment fund.
The role requires a confident, driven individual with an ability to
communicate effectively and to influence others.
DUTIES OF THE ROLE
* To lead on the delivery of financial management and compliance for
the Organisation.
* To work closely with the CEO and marketing team in developing and
delivering on a sustainable funding strategy for the Organisation.
* To manage existing funder relationships, particularly Government
funders. Including the co-ordination and submission of funding
applications and subsequent reporting on grants awarded.
* To ensure a robust system of internal financial management and
control operates across the Organisation.
* To undertake the production of management and statutory accounts
in accordance with SORP and legal requirements.
* Play a key role in contributing to the development of improved
internal control systems across relevant finance areas, including
documentation of systems.
* Engage with relevant parties on the development of processes and
IT solutions to change/improve the financial systems as required.
* To report to the CEO, Board of Directors, and Board sub-committees
in relation to these matters, including preparation of board and
committee papers.
* To act as line manager of the finance team, and to provide
oversight of financial processing (accounts receivable and accounts
payable) using SAGE and Payroll.
* To oversee and periodically review the overall governance
framework for the Organisation (in conjunction with CEO and the
Finance and Governance Committee).
* To manage compliance with relevant legislation and regulation
pertaining to the corporate governance of YSI, and to report to the
Board of Directors and Chief Executive as required.
* To lead on Risk Management; Complaints and Compliments register
and non-executive register of interests.
* To liaise with auditors, bankers, insurers, funders, public and
private and legal advisers,
* To act as company secretary.
* Ad-hoc financial reporting as required.
OTHER DUTIES
* To work closely with the Senior Leadership Team in setting and
delivering on YSI strategy.
* Deputise for CEO in their absence.
* Attendance at board and sub-committee meetings as appropriate.
* Employees are expected to have a high level of flexibility and a
willingness and ability to develop new approaches to their work.
Duties and responsibilities of any post at Young Social Innovators are
likely to change with the ongoing needs and developments of the
services provided.
* Ad hoc duties as required, in line with the purpose of the role.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA - PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA or similar) with 3 year post
qualified experience.
* Knowledge and experience of the Charities SORP is an advantage.
* Experience of similar governance and compliance role or experience
of a Company Secretary role.
* Track record in managing and reporting to public sector bodies and
other funding bodies.
* Strong organisational, planning and project management skills.
* Good communication and presentation skills.
* Strong time management skills and ability to maintain high levels
of motivation.
* Strong commitment to realising a more sustainable, equitable, and
resilient world.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Knowledge of UK Tax system
* Experience of financial reporting in large EU funded projects.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
CV and short supporting statement on why you’re interested in the
role (no more than 2 pages)
SEND APPLICATIONS TO: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
CLOSING DATE: Close of business on the 1st November **Apply on the
website**.
_Young Social Innovators is committed to equal opportunities and all
recruitment decisions will be based on merit, suitability for the role
and experience. All recruitment decisions will not be influenced by
race, colour, nationality, religion, sex, marital status, family
status, sexual orientation, disability, age, or membership of the
Traveller Community. Young Social Innovators fully endorses a working
environment free from discrimination and harassment._
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Type: Permanent
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