Temporary Higher Executive Officer, Finance

About the Role

The Temporary Higher Executive Officer - Finance is a 4-6 month temporary contract in which the successful candidate will be employed by Cpl and you will work onsite in the Coimisiún na Meán’s office at 1 Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20, Ireland.

Role Purpose

Cpl are seeking a Temporary Higher Executive Officer - Finance for our client Coimisiún na Meán. The successful candidate will be employed by Cpl on a 4-6 month temporary assignment working in Coimisiún na Meán, supporting the Finance team.

About the Team/Division​

​​Finance and Procurement falls within Coimisiún na Meán's Corporate Services Division along with the are as of Governance, People and Organisational Development, Commission Secretariat​ and International Affairs.​​The mission of the Corporate Services Division is to ensure that Coimisiún na Meán is an agile, well-run organisation, with motivated and capable staff. The division will ensure that Coimisiún na Meán operates to a high standard of corporate governance, effectively and in accordance with the Code of Practice on the Governance of State Bodies and our governing legislation.

Main responsibilities

• Support the preparation, coordination, and monitoring of the Commission’s annual budget and multi‑year financial plans.
• Monitor and report on actual versus budget performance, identifying variances, rends, and risks.
• Prepare regular management reports and financial analysis for internal stakeholders.
• Support forecasting and scenario analysis to inform operational and strategic planning.
• Support the calculation, monitoring, and reconciliation of levies.
• Adhoc work from across Finance function

Essential Criteria

• Strong analytical and financial skills, with demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• High level of attention to detail and the ability to manage and interpret complex financial data accurately;
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to use spreadsheets effectively for analysis and reporting;
• Good communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to nonfinance audiences.
• High levels of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality when dealing with financial and sensitive information;

Desirable Criteria

• Qualified or Part-qualified accountant
• Experience using Power BI or other data visualisation tools to analyse and present financial information.

Key Information​

Benefits, Package & Pay​​

• This position is offered on a temporary agency contract for a period of 3months​
  The successful candidate will be employed by Cpl​
• Full time, 35 hrs per week​
• Annual Leave: 29 days per annum, pro rata​
• The role will be a hybrid role combining home and office working. Coimisiún na Meán’s current hybrid policy is 2 days in the office.​
• The office is located at One Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20. ​
• This position is graded at the Higher Executive Officer scale.​
• Successful candidates will be appointed on the first point of the scale. ​

Application Process​

• If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a CV (max 2 pages) via HERE before Thursday, 21st May 2026 at 12pm.
• Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland. All positions require candidates to live in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland.​
  For queries related to the application or selection process related to this role, please contact cnam@cpl.ie ​

​Competencies ​

Please see the competencies below that will be assessed at interview stage for this competition.

• Team Leadership
• Judgement, Analysis and Decision Making
• Management and Delivery of Results
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development
• Drive & Commintment to Public Service Values