Finance Operations Manager

BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION (GALWAY + ROSCOMMON)

POST OF: PERMANENT FULL-TIME FINANCE OPERATIONS MANAGER

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

JOB REF: 88489

MISSION

We are an inclusive, progressive organisation committed to the people we support and their right to lead full and valued lives as equal citizens. Inspired by the ethos of the Brothers of Charity we promote the values of dignity and respect for each person and we recognise the right of each person to fully participate in the cultural, spiritual and religious heritage to which they belong.

VISION

Working together we seek to create supports and to shape communities where the people we support are valued and equal citizens.

THE ROLE

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland West Region employ in excess of 1,900 staff providing services to over 2,000 adults and children with an intellectual disability across counties Galway and Roscommon. We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Finance Manager to lead our Finance Services team. This is a pivotal leadership role with dual responsibility for ensuring operational excellence in all financial processes and providing strategic financial partnership to the organisation.

You will be the key driver of financial integrity, compliance and insight, managing a team of 14 professionals across payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger. As a trusted advisor to the Head of Finance and non-finance managers, you will play a crucial part in enabling BOCSI to achieve its mission through sound financial stewardship.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) is an essential requirement of the role.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in a senior finance role as a competent experienced people manager able to lead and motivate a team is an essential requirement of the role.
• Extensive experience in financial management, reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Strong technical accounting skills and a deep understanding of financial compliance and risk management.
• Strong people leadership skills with a creative collaborative mindset with the ability to grasp issues quickly and work on the right things at the right time.
• Strong understanding of financial operations in a health or social care setting or working within intellectual disability or similar care services a distinct advantage.
• Business Acumen: A strategic thinker with strong business partnering skills and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Integrity: Unimpeachable professional integrity and a commitment to the values and mission of BOCSI.
• Ability to create order from ambiguity & willingness to roll up sleeves to directly solve problems, operates with a sense of urgency, ability to prioritise work, conscientious, attention to detail and “can do” attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with excellent written & spoken English.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities. Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results through individual efforts and influencing others, without authority over them, including Finance Leaders and a demonstrated ability to drive projects through to execution.
• Proficient in Microsoft tools, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
• Recognise the equal rights of people with an intellectual disability in society and uphold and respect those rights.

REPORTING/RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Finance West Region.

HOURS OF WORK

70 hours per fortnight based on a 5 day Monday to Friday basis. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over 7 days as future service needs require. Flexibility may be required in order to meet Service demands.

ANNUAL LEAVE

30 days per annum.

PENSION SCHEME

The Brothers of Charity Contributory Superannuation Scheme which is linked with the Nominated Health Agencies Superannuation Scheme or Single Public Service Pension Scheme (whichever is applicable) will apply to this appointment and the person appointed will enter the said Scheme as and from the date of taking up employment.

REMUNERATION

The reference salary applying to the grade ranges from a minimum of €79,086 to a maximum of €92,479 gross basic per annum. After three years on the maximum point, a Long Service Increment applies bringing the annual salary to €95,611 gross basic per annum. After a further three years another Long Service Increment applies bring the annual salary to the maximum of €98,709 gross per annum.

TENURE OF EMPLOYMENT

The position is permanent, full-time and pensionable.

TRAVEL

The person appointed must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the employer. Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty and in accordance with our Travel Policy.

The travel base for this purpose will be Kilcornan House, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway. This may be subject to change in the future.

PROBATION

A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probationary period may be extended at the Services’ discretion.

FLEXIBILITY

Employees are expected to have a high level of flexibility and a willingness and ability to develop new approaches in their work. Duties and responsibilities of any post in the Services are likely to change with the ongoing needs and developments of the services. Employees will therefore be required to carry out such other duties appropriate to their employment as may be assigned to him/her from time to time.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

A short list will be made and those identified on the short list will be invited to interview. There may be a need to hold a second round of interviews, if this is the case candidates will be notified. Following interview all candidates will be notified of the outcome. The successful candidate will be made an offer and if that candidate accepts, the appointment will be made subject to the Garda vetting report.

HEALTH

The successful candidate must be free from any condition which would render him/her unsuitable to hold the appointment and must be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

CONFIDENTIALITY

In the course of the employment the post holder may have access to, or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of people who are supported by the Services and/or staff, or other health service business. Such records and information are strictly confidential and, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning individuals who are supported by the Services, staff, or other health services business be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition, records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.

To view Full Job Description please see attached.

Informal Enquiries to Seamus Durkin, Head of Finance – West Region on 091 721 400 / Ext. 435

The closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is: 5pm, Sunday 23rd November 2025.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 10th December 2025.

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

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