Programme Finance Manager

Role Requirements

Role Requirement 1

Financial Profiling, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead the development and ongoing refinement of programme funding profiling and forecasting methodologies. 
• Undertake monthly tracking of programme expenditure vs. profiles, providing variance analysis. 
• Link cross programme insights to create lead indicators that show emerging continuity risks—such as provider churn, unusual payment patterns, demographic shifts, or ICT system instability. 
• Provide financial insight to inform programme design and operational decision making. 
• Support scenario development and treasury/cashflow monitoring. 
• Use financial and operational data to simulate the impact of system downtime or policy change and test response readiness. 

Role Requirement 2

Cross 

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Programme Analysis & Operational Intelligence to support Sector Sustainability

• Translate financial and operational data into insights for leadership. 
• Develop cross-programme dashboards with Data & Analytics/MAOU
• Extend the planned dashboards (with Data & Analytics/MAOU) to include:
• Identify trends and emerging risks. 

Role Requirement 3

Parliamentary Questions and Funder Queries

• FunCoordinate funding elements of Funder Queries (FQs) and Parliamentary Questions (PQs).
• Develop a repository of query data for analysis. 
• Ensure responses are accurate, consistent and audit ready. 
• Develop preapproved continuity aligned response templates to ensure consistent, accurate communication in high-pressure periods. 

Role Requirement 4

 Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership and management to the Funding and Supports Hub
• Mentor staff in financial analysis and data literacy. 
• Coordinate cross functional mini projects. 
• Build strong working relationships across Finance, Corporate Risk, ICT, Data & Analytics, EY Operations and DCDE

Required Experience

Essential

• Experience in financial analysis within public funding or audit/assurance contexts. 
• Strong understanding of internal controls, financial compliance and risk management. 
• High proficiency in Excel and Power BI or similar tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication. 

Desirable

• Understanding of Early Years programme funding. 
• Experience with public sector governance. 
• Experience in cross functional project support or committee reporting. 

Qualifications

• Relevant Third Level qualification (e.g., Degree) or equivalent is desirable

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