Finance Officer – Grade VII (SC23-505)

at  Stewarts Care

Stewarts Care
Reference
218536
Speciality / Area of expertise
Finance
Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional accounting qualification.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a healthcare or non-profit organization.
• Strong understanding of financial standards and principles. Experience with SORP preferred.

SKILLS:

• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong writing and project management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
  For more details view the full job description in the Additional Information section below.
  Type of Position
  Permanent
  Work Pattern
  Full Time
  Salary
  €55,093- €67,308 LSI pro rata
• 
  Location Palmerstown, Dublin 20
  Reporting Head of Finance
  Relationship
  Job Purpose The Finance Officer plays a vital role in supporting the financial operations of
  Stewarts Care. The position involves financial and management reporting,
  compliance with relevant regulations, implementation of change management
  in processes and accounting systems and interaction with the Health Service
  Executive (HSE)
  Key Duties and 1. Financial Management and Reporting:
  Responsibilities o Prepare draft annual Financial Statements in line with FRS102
  o Prepare annual and monthly reports for the HSE.
  o Prepare reports as required for the Charity Regulator.
• Compliance and Audit Support:
  o Manage the Internal Audit and External Audit processes.
  o Manage the transition to Financial Reporting in line with
  SORP, the charity standard.
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  o Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and
  regulatory requirements.
  o Manage and audit the implementation of new procurement
  processes throughout Stewarts Care, in line with policy.
  Support the procurement committee.
• Budget Management
  o Prepare annual budget costings for inclusion in the Service
  Arrangement with the HSE.
  o Manage capital budget reporting against funding received.
  o Manage business case reporting and costing for additional
  services to be funded.
• Accounts Systems:
  o In partnership with the HSE and Stewarts IT, work on the
  transition over 2025 and 2026 to a new accounts system.
  o Manage the chart of accounts and delegation of authority for
  purchase orders.
• Financial Analysis and Support:
  o Analyse and report on financial data to support management
  in decision-making.
  o Provide insights into cost-saving opportunities and
  operational efficiency improvements.
• Communication and Collaboration:
  o Prepare presentations for executive management and the
  Board of Directors.
  o Record and calculate key performance indicators on financial
  performance.
  o Liaise with internal departments, external vendors, and
  regulatory authorities regarding financial matters.
  o Provide financial information and advice to managers and
  stakeholders as needed.
  o Support the finance team on operational work as and when
  required.
  The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all
  duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform
  other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her
  from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in
  office.
  Qualifications & Candidates must meet the following criteria relevant to the role:
  Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional accounting qualification.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a

healthcare or non-profit organization.

• Strong understanding of financial standards and principles. Experience

with SORP preferred.

Skills:

• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially

Excel).

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• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong writing and project management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Stewarts Care.
  This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the
  post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject
  to periodic review with the employee concerned.
  Terms and Conditions of Employment
  Finance Officer Grade VI- Stewarts Care
  Remuneration Remuneration is in accordance with the
  Department of Health consolidated pay scales
  Current Salary Scale: Clerical Grade IV
  €55,093- €67,308 LSI pro rata
  Salaries and increments are paid in accordance
  with DOH salary scales
  Annual leave 24 Days per annum pro rata
  Working week The hours allocated to this post are 35 hours
  per week.
  The allocation of these hours will be at the
  discretion of the Head of Finance and in
  accordance with the needs of the service
  Probation All employees will be subject to a probationary
  period of 6 months, with an extension if
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  required to 9 months. This probationary period
  applies to all employees irrespective of their
  role or type of role.
  Garda Vetting Stewarts Care will carry out Garda vetting on all
  new employees. An employee will not take up
  employment with the organisation until the
  Garda Vetting process has been completed and
  the organisation is satisfied that such an
  appointment does not pose a risk to the service
  users and employees.
  References Stewarts Care will seek up to two written
  references from current and previous
  employers, educational institutions or any
  other organisation with which the candidate
  has been associated. Stewarts Care reserves
  the right to determine the merit,
  appropriateness and relevance of such
  references and referees.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Finance Officer plays a vital role in supporting the financial operations of Stewarts Care. The position involves financial and management reporting, compliance with relevant regulations, implementation of change management in processes and accounting systems and interaction with the Health Service Executive (HSE)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Management and Reporting:
• Prepare draft annual Financial Statements in line with FRS102
• Prepare annual and monthly reports for the HSE.
• Prepare reports as required for the Charity Regulator.
• Compliance and Audit Support:
• Manage the Internal Audit and External Audit processes.
• Manage the transition to Financial Reporting in line with SORP, the charity standard.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and audit the implementation of new procurement processes throughout Stewarts Care, in line with policy. Support the procurement committee.
• Budget Management
• Prepare annual budget costings for inclusion in the Service Arrangement with the HSE.
• Manage capital budget reporting against funding received.
• Manage business case reporting and costing for additional services to be funded.
• Accounts Systems:
• In partnership with the HSE and Stewarts IT, work on the transition over 2025 and 2026 to a new accounts system.
• Manage the chart of accounts and delegation of authority for purchase orders.
• Financial Analysis and Support:
• Analyse and report on financial data to support management in decision-making.
• Provide insights into cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiency improvements.
• Communication and Collaboration:
• Prepare presentations for executive management and the Board of Directors.
• Record and calculate key performance indicators on financial performance.
• Liaise with internal departments, external vendors, and regulatory authorities regarding financial matters.
• Provide financial information and advice to managers and stakeholders as needed.
• Support the finance team on operational work as and when required.