Head of Global Finance

About Trócaire

Trócaire is an International NGO. We work with local partners in the worlds most at-risk communities and with people in Ireland to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they create. Together we bring about positive and lasting change for a just world. Trócaire works in up to 20 countries across Africa Asia Latin America and the Middle East. We work towards five goals:

Promote Access to Justice;

Achieve Climate & Environmental Justice;

Ensure Women & Girls Protection Voice & Influence;

Save Lives and Protect Human Dignity and

Mobilise the Public on the island of Ireland to achieve Global Justice.

Our work is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and in our values of Solidarity Courage Participation Perseverance and Accountability.

Role Purpose

Trócaire is now seeking a Head of Global Finance to provide strategic financial leadership to the organisation by leading the Global Finance function (including Ireland). The Head of Global Finance will offer financial planning governance and operational delivery ensuring the organisations financial sustainability and integrity in a complex multi country operating environment.

The Head of Global Finance will act as a business partner to the Executive Leadership Team and Board supporting informed decision-making to establish long-range goals strategies and effective risk management.

Reporting & Key Relationships

The Head of Global Finance reports to the Director of Corporate Services and is a member of the Corporate Services Management team. The role includes:

• Leadership of a finance team of approximately 13 staff directly with additional oversight and support for around 15 countrybased Finance & Administration Managers

• Regular engagement with the Trócaire and Trócaire Northern Ireland Boards and Board subcommittees particularly Audit & Risk.
• Occasional international travel (approximately twice per year)

To be considered for this role you must already hold the necessary legal permissions to work and live in this location.

Key responsibilities:

Financial Risk Compliance & Governance

Design and implement frameworks to manage financial risk across complex international ventures in Trócaires countries of operation

Promote a strong culture of risk awareness compliance and accountability

Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations standards and reporting requirements

Financial Management & Reporting

Ensure the integrity of financial and management reporting across the organisation

Oversee preparation of statutory accounts in compliance with Charities SORP and legal requirements

Lead relationships with external auditors and regulators

Facilitate internal audits donor audits and due diligence processes and ensure timely response to findings

Systems Controls & Transformation

Ensure the effectiveness of internal controls accounting systems and financial processes

Lead financial transformation initiatives including process reengineering digitalisation and knowledge management

Work with enterprise systems teams to maintain and enhance financial and information systems

Budgeting & Financial Planning

Lead the annual budgeting process and midyear reviews

Develop and maintain a multiannual financial framework aligned to organisational strategy

Ensure strong valueformoney assessment across programmes investments and operations both overseas and in Ireland

Treasury & Cash Management

Oversee treasury and cashflow management including foreign exchange exposure

Manage banking insurance and professional advisory relationships

Ensure treasury activities align with Boardapproved investment policies

Business Partnership

Provide strategic financial support across all divisions and country offices

Support increasingly complex institutional funding and donor requirements

Oversee financial management of subsidiary entities currently Trócaire Northern Ireland

Act as primary financial contact for legal matters relating to contracts and bequests

Leadership & People Management

Lead and develop a highperforming global finance function

Drive change innovation and continuous improvement within the finance team

Support staff development succession planning and knowledge sharing

Ensure effective performance management wellbeing and compliance with organisational policies

Essential Requirements

Qualified Chartered or Certified accountant (ACA ACCA CIMA or CPA).

Minimum 8 years post qualification experience Technical/Professional skills:

Senior financial leadership experience in a complex multilocation and/or multicurrency environment

Proven ability to lead and develop large highperforming finance teams

Strong financial and management accounting expertise

Extensive experience in budgeting forecasting and financial analysis

Demonstrated experience influencing at executive and Board level

Strong risk management compliance and internal control experience

Experience implementing or managing enterprise financial systems (preferably Agresso)

Excellent communication presentation and stakeholder engagement skills

Strong project management and change leadership capability

High level of IT proficiency particularly Microsoft Office

Desirable Requirements

Experience in the charity or notforprofit sector

Experience working in international business

Treasury or investment management experience

Understanding of fundraising institutional funding and donor compliance

Experience with Unit 4(Agresso) and/or Salesforce

Behavioural & Management Competencies

Inspirational leadership aligned with organisational values

Clear transparent communication

Collaborative and relationshipfocused approach

Strong stewardship of resources

Resultsdriven and accountable

Commitment to continuous learning and improvement

Adaptability and effectiveness in managing change

Closing date for applications is 19th May 2026

What we can offer you:

Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits including pension scheme and life assurance. We have an excellent range of work life balance friendly policies including hybrid working. Due to the need for the role to work cross-functionally with HQ teams it is expected that the incumbent will work onsite in the Maynooth office 2-3 days per week.

Safeguarding Preventing Abuse and Exploitation

Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people from exploitation and/or abuse by our employees or others working on our behalf or as a result of our programmes or activities. Trócaire has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct Global Safeguarding Policy) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all employees consultants and other organisational representatives. As an employee of Trócaire you are required to abide by these policies. More information on Trócaires safeguarding policies available here.

Diversity and inclusion

We welcome diverse applicants to join our inclusive workforce.

Trócaire is an equal opportunities employer. We are an organisation that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to bring their experiences and perspectives to Trócaire.

Diversity and Inclusion statement available here

Required Experience:

Director