Finance Officer

Purpose of the Role

The hospital operates a devolved budgetary management process within the context of an annual service plan incorporating annual and multi-annual budgeting. Clinical units of management have been established which have budgetary responsibility while at the same time the hospital continues to develop the provision of services to other healthcare agencies. The Finance Division houses the hospital financial functions of payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable (incorporating the main cash office and health insurance/assessments office) and the compliance office. The main role of the division is to underpin the financial accounting processes / controls and communications process for the payment of salaries and wages to employees, invoice payments to vendors and to proactively management the patient/agency debtor collections process. The role will encompass aspects of the financial accounting function and support in the development of contemporary financial accounting techniques.

Essential Criteria:

• An accounting qualification or demonstrable experience commensurate with same
• Strong knowledge of accounting software (SAP experience advantageous).
• Experience and understanding of best practice in operations of Transactions Depts, to include Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Control depts.
• Knowledge of relevant tax regulations including VAT, PSWT, RCT, tax clearance requirements
• Organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
• Flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work collaboratively and collegiately with colleagues in Finance and across CHI.

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is 23rd February 2026 by5pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Margaret Devereux Margaret.Devereux@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Team taurai.machuwe@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date, you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2026.

· April 13th, 2026

· May 11th, 2026

· June 8th, 2026