Finance Business Analyst, Grade VII (Confined to Finance Directorate) (02.034(2026))
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Job Title: Finance Business Analyst Grade VII (Confined to Finance Directorate)
Reference No: 02.034(2026)
Department / Directorate: Management Accounting Dept Finance Directorate
Reports to: Management Accountant
Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) is a model 4 voluntary academic teaching hospital partnered with Trinity College and situated in south west Dublin. With a staff of over 4000 people from 63 different countries it provides both acute and tertiary care to an increasing population of circa 800000 people and is a provider of local regional and national specialties. It is also a National Urology Centre the second largest provider of dialysis services in the country Pelvic and Acetabulum National Centre and a designated Trauma Unit.
The Hospital is part of the newly established HSE Dublin & Midlands Region which serves a population of over 1.2 million across seven counties and operates under the governance of an independent Board of Directors who give their time on a voluntary basis. TUH is also supported by the Adelaide Health Foundation the Meath Foundation and Tallaght University Hospital Foundation.
TUH recognises the role it plays in our community both as an employer and provider of healthcare and is committed to building a sustainable future for our region both now and into the future with a focus on patient outcomes.
The Hospital is ambitious recognising that healthcare delivery is undergoing seismic change and will be different now and into the future largely due to digital and technological advances along with research continuing to discover and test new treatment options. TUH wants to be a leader in determining that future. It is a Hospital without Walls always looking to optimise care both within and beyond in line with the Sláintecare vision of providing the right care in the right place at the right time whilst empowering our patients and staff.
TUH Vision and Values
The vision of the Hospital is People Caring for People to Live Better Lives through excellent health outcomes supported by evidenced based practice positive patient and staff experience in an empowering and caring environment. A culture of innovation and quality improvement in everything we do.
Our TUH CARE values for patients their families our community and staff are:
A full overview of TUH is available on us
Overview of role:
Qualifications & Experience required
Must have:
Each candidate must on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office -
Desirable:
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
BUDGETING
REPORTING
FUNDING & COSTING
FINANCIAL CONTROL
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reward & Recognition
Application process
Applications can be submitted on-line at by completing the application form and attaching your CV. Candidates should be aware that when applying for a post through the On-Line Application System (Candidate Manager) they will receive an automated replying acknowledging receipt of their application. Should you for any reason not receive this automated acknowledgement you should notify the Human Resources Department before the closing date otherwise your application will not be considered.
All candidates should note that in order to maintain a timely process the closing date and time for receipt of applications will be strictly adhered to.
Informal Enquiries to: Karen ODonoghue Management Accountant Finance Dept. - Telephone (01)or email
Closing Date: Before close of business on: 24/02/2026
TUH Core Competencies:
Please go to for details of the core competencies
Job Title: Finance Business Analyst Grade VII (Confined to Finance Directorate)
Reference No: 02.034(2026)
Department / Directorate: Management Accounting Dept Finance Directorate
Reports to: Management Accountant
Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) is a model 4 voluntary academic teaching hospital partnered with Trinity College and situated in south west Dublin. With a staff of over 4000 people from 63 different countries it provides both acute and tertiary care to an increasing population of circa 800000 people and is a provider of local regional and national specialties. It is also a National Urology Centre the second largest provider of dialysis services in the country Pelvic and Acetabulum National Centre and a designated Trauma Unit.
The Hospital is part of the newly established HSE Dublin & Midlands Region which serves a population of over 1.2 million across seven counties and operates under the governance of an independent Board of Directors who give their time on a voluntary basis. TUH is also supported by the Adelaide Health Foundation the Meath Foundation and Tallaght University Hospital Foundation.
TUH recognises the role it plays in our community both as an employer and provider of healthcare and is committed to building a sustainable future for our region both now and into the future with a focus on patient outcomes.
The Hospital is ambitious recognising that healthcare delivery is undergoing seismic change and will be different now and into the future largely due to digital and technological advances along with research continuing to discover and test new treatment options. TUH wants to be a leader in determining that future. It is a Hospital without Walls always looking to optimise care both within and beyond in line with the Sláintecare vision of providing the right care in the right place at the right time whilst empowering our patients and staff.
TUH Vision and Values
The vision of the Hospital is People Caring for People to Live Better Lives through excellent health outcomes supported by evidenced based practice positive patient and staff experience in an empowering and caring environment. A culture of innovation and quality improvement in everything we do.
Our TUH CARE values for patients their families our community and staff are:
- Collaborate together and with our academic and care partners
- Achieve our goals positive outcomes and wellbeing
- Respect for patients each other and our environment
- Equity for patients and staff
A full overview of TUH is available on us
Overview of role:
Qualifications & Experience required
Must have:
Each candidate must on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office -
- Part Qualified status with a recognized or prescribed accountancy body such as ACCA CPA ACMA CIMA ACA or an equivalent accountancy body in another jurisdiction
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization with strong influencing skills
- Proven service delivery background strong commercial acumen
- Practical experience of use of IT systems / packages
- Fluent command and understanding of the English language to include spoken and written word.
Desirable:
- Working knowledge of SAP financials
- 3 years experience in a fast-paced Health organization
- Degree in relevant field
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
BUDGETING
- Direct responsibility for the establishment of the hospitals annual and multi-annual budgets at cost centre level utilising the relevant information databases.
- Develop budgetary planning information systems to support flexed budgeting and rolling forecasts.
- Liaise closely with budget holders to maintain an awareness of service developments and consider the supporting financial resources required.
REPORTING
- Provide analysis and report in a timely manner on a monthly net outturn basis for clinical directorates corporate management and the hospital board.
- Prepare and issue monthly IMR data for submission to the HSE/DOHC while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Investigate and report on significant issues driving the financial performance of the hospital. Provide recommendations to promote continuous improvement and identify corrective action in relation to adverse variances.
- Identify and make recommendations which will drive efficiencies and deliver savings for the Hospital.
FUNDING & COSTING
- Assist in the costing and submission of all funding claims to HSE/Other Agencies through the Management Accountant regarding new/increased expenditures and/or reduced income levels and to liaise closely with funding agencies in this regard.
- Participate in developing financial information in relation to planned service developments in conjunction with hospital management and adhoc service costing initiatives.
- Assume shared responsibility in the preparation of the annual Specialty Costing exercise and assist with the development of patient and activity level costing information.
FINANCIAL CONTROL
- Facilitate in the efficient discharge of the manpower approval control process including externally funded positions.
- Responsible for the non stock requisition finance approval process.
- Ensure that payroll related H.R. systems are operated effectively with regard to the funding status of employee positions.
- Review the financial performance of business units monthly and provide supporting value added information to promote effective decision making at budget holder level. Recommend and promote cost control initiatives when deemed necessary.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
- The post holder will report to the Management Accountant.
- The post holder will be required to work with Management as assigned by the Director of Finance on all new initiatives/ developments/ projects which have a financial implication.
- The post holder will be required to provide cross cover for other personnel within the Management Accounting division and undertake a full range of duties to include general administration.
- The post holder will communicate when required with external bodies i.e. C&AG HSEDOHCSDU and other external agencies etc. and communicate internally with all other divisions within the Finance department.
Reward & Recognition
- Remuneration is in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales grade code 0582
- The appointment is fulltime temporary and pensionable.
- The annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year. The leave year runs from 1st April to the 31st of March each year
- Normal working hours are 35 worked over 5days. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 am to 8 pm over 7 days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement
Application process
Applications can be submitted on-line at by completing the application form and attaching your CV. Candidates should be aware that when applying for a post through the On-Line Application System (Candidate Manager) they will receive an automated replying acknowledging receipt of their application. Should you for any reason not receive this automated acknowledgement you should notify the Human Resources Department before the closing date otherwise your application will not be considered.
All candidates should note that in order to maintain a timely process the closing date and time for receipt of applications will be strictly adhered to.
Informal Enquiries to: Karen ODonoghue Management Accountant Finance Dept. - Telephone (01)or email
Closing Date: Before close of business on: 24/02/2026
TUH Core Competencies:
| Core Area | Competency | Level |
| Managing the service | Quality & Safety of Service | 4 |
| Managing the service | Delivery of Results | 4 |
| Managing Change | Problem Solving & Decision Making | 4 |
| Managing Change | Communications & Influencing | 4 |
| Managing Yourself | Team player | 4 |
| Managing Yourself | Planning and Organising | 4 |
| Managing People | People Management | 4 |
| Managing People | Leadership | 4 |
Please go to for details of the core competencies
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Cognos
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Microsoft Access
- Pivot tables
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Planning
