St Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown is seeking a Grade V Finance Officer to join its Finance Department on a permanent whole-time basis. This role supports core financial management, reporting, and governance functions within a busy acute hospital environment. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to build a long-term career within the public health service.
Key Responsibilities
• Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities
• Prepare and analyse monthly and annual financial reports
• Monitor expenditure against budgets and investigate variances
• Assist with financial controls, audits, and compliance requirements
• Liaise with departmental managers on financial matters
• Maintain accurate financial records and support reporting deadlines
• Contribute to process improvement and financial governance initiatives
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Relevant third-level qualification in finance, accounting, or a related discipline
• Proven experience working in a finance or accounting role
• Strong analytical, numerical, and reporting skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Knowledge of public sector or healthcare finance is desirable
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary: In line with HSE Grade V (0566) consolidated salary scale
• Contract: Permanent Wholetime
• Working Hours: Standard public service working hours
• Benefits include public service pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, paid sick leave, and access to HSE learning and development supports
Location & Employer Information
• Location: St Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin
• Health Region: HSE Dublin and South East
• Employer: Health Service Executive
• Category: Management / Administration / ICT
• This post is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants
Application Details
• Job Reference: SCH0112026
• Advertisement Type: External
• Application Platform: Rezoomo
• External Application Link: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/92145/
Informal Enquiries
• Christina Whelan, Finance Manager
• Email: [email protected]
Last Day to Apply: 17 February 2026 at 5 PM





