Wexford General Hospital is seeking an experienced Grade VII Finance Officer to support the delivery of high-quality financial governance and operational management within a busy acute care setting. This permanent wholetime position offers an excellent opportunity for progression within the Health Service Executive.
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Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage finance functions across the hospital’s operational areas
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes
• Support senior management with financial analysis and strategic decision-making
• Ensure compliance with HSE financial policies, procedures, and audit requirements
• Contribute to service planning, cost improvement initiatives, and performance monitoring
• Supervise and support administrative and finance staff
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective financial coordination
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Eligibility restricted to existing staff of the HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 agencies, or statutory health agencies per WRC Agreement 161867
• Demonstrated experience in finance, audit, budgeting, or related administrative roles
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex financial data
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational abilities
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment
• Familiarity with HSE financial systems and protocols is an advantage
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Grade VII (0582) Consolidated Salary Scale – effective 1 August 2025: • €60,013 – €78,015 (including LSIs)
• Permanent, wholetime contract
• Benefits include public sector pension scheme, annual leave entitlements, and career-progression opportunities within the HSE
Location & Employer Information
Wexford General Hospital is a key acute hospital within the HSE Dublin and South East region, providing a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services to the wider Wexford community.
The employer for this post is the Health Service Executive, though all visible content references the specific hospital site.
Application Details
Closing date: 7 January 2026 at 15:00
Recruitment contact: Breda Doyle, Recruitment Advisor — [email protected] | 053 9153323
Informal enquiries: Shane Kelly, Interim Finance Manager — [email protected] | 053 9153152
Please refer to the official job specification for full post-specific requirements.
