Head of Finance, Research and Education Funding -Paediatric Academic Health Science Center. in Dublin
- Salary
- €87,471–€108,804 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 22 Sept 2026
About the Role
Head of Finance, Research and Education Funding - Paediatric Academic Health Science Center.
Purpose of the Role:
To provide strategic financial leadership and operational oversight for the Paediatric Academic Health Science Center (PAHSC), ensuring robust financial governance across clinical, academic and research activities. The postholder will lead financial planning, budgeting, reporting and compliance while supporting the Center’s strategic objectives through effective management of research funding, academic partnerships and grant income.
Working closely with the executive leadership, clinical directors, academic partners and research & education teams, the role will ensure the financial sustainability of the PAHSC and support the delivery of a high-class paediatric research, innovation and patient care.
Requirements
Essential Criteria:
- Fully qualified accountant(ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- 7 years of progressive experience in a relevant finance function.
- Significant senior level financial management experience in a complex organisation.
- Proven experience in the preparation and management of monthly and annual financial accounts.
- Demonstrated experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
- Experience of financial governance, audit risk management and internal financial controls,
- Experience of working collaboratively with senior leaders and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
- Experience of developing and implementing financial policies procedures and process improvement.
- Comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting standards, financial management principles and governance requirements.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information.
- Strong knowledge of accounting software (SAP experience advantageous).
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
- Flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work collaboratively and collegiately with colleagues in Research, Education and Finance and across CHI.
Details
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Salary: €87,471–€108,804 per year
Contract type: Permanent, Full time
Closing date: 21 Sept 2026 11:45 PM
How to Apply
Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.
The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Monday 21st September 2026 at 11.45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.
For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Sharon Gaffney, [email protected] or 087 604935
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – [email protected]
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Frequently asked
- What are the essential criteria for this role?
- The essential criteria include being a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), having 7 years of progressive experience in a relevant finance function, significant senior level financial management experience in a complex organisation, proven experience in the preparation and management of monthly and annual financial accounts, demonstrated experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, experience of financial governance, audit risk management and internal financial controls, experience of working collaboratively with senior leaders and multidisciplinary stakeholders, experience of developing and implementing financial policies, procedures and process improvement, comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting standards, financial management principles and governance requirements, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information, strong knowledge of accounting software (SAP experience advantageous), excellent communication skills, excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work collaboratively and collegiately with colleagues in Research, Education and Finance and across CHI.
- What is the salary for this role?
- €87,471–€108,804 per year
- What is the closing date for applications?
- 21 Sept 2026 11:45 PM
- How do I apply for this role?
- Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’. The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Monday 21st September 2026 at 11.45pm.