Temporary Higher Executive Officer Finance

About the Role

The Temporary Higher Executive Officer - Finance is a 4-6 month temporary contract in which the successful candidate will be employed by Cpl and you will work onsite in the Coimisiún na Meáns office at 1 Shelbourne Buildings Shelbourne Road Dublin 4 D04 NP20 Ireland.

Role Purpose

Cpl are seeking a Temporary Higher Executive Officer - Finance for our client Coimisiún na Meán. The successful candidate will be employed by Cpl on a 4-6 month temporary assignment working in Coimisiún na Meán supporting the Finance team.

About the Team/Division

Finance and Procurement falls withinCoimisiún na MeánsCorporate Services Division along with theare asof Governance People and Organisational Development Commission Secretariat and International mission of the Corporate Services Division is to ensure thatCoimisiún na Meánis an agile well-run organisation with motivated and capable staff. The division will ensure thatCoimisiún na Meánoperates to a high standard of corporate governance effectively andin accordance withthe Code of Practice on the Governance of State Bodies and our governing legislation.

Main responsibilities

• Support the preparation coordination and monitoring of the Commissions annual budget and multiyear financial plans.
• Monitor and report on actual versus budget performance identifying variances rends and risks.
• Prepare regular management reports and financial analysis for internal stakeholders.
• Support forecasting and scenario analysis to inform operational and strategic planning.
• Support the calculation monitoring and reconciliation of levies.
• Adhoc work from across Finance function

Essential Criteria

• Strong analytical and financial skills with demonstrated experience in budgeting forecasting and financial reporting.
• High level of attention to detail and the ability to manage and interpret complex financial data accurately;
• Strong Excel skills including the ability to use spreadsheets effectively for analysis and reporting;
• Good communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to nonfinance audiences.
• High levels of integrity discretion and confidentiality when dealing with financial and sensitive information;

Desirable Criteria

• Qualified or Part-qualified accountant
• Experience using Power BI or other data visualisation tools to analyse and present financial information.

Key Information

Benefits Package & Pay

• This position is offered on a temporary agency contract for a period of 3 months
  The successful candidate will be employed by Cpl
• Full time 35 hrs per week
• Annual Leave: 29 days per annum pro rata
• The role will be a hybrid role combining home and office ún na Meáns current hybrid policy is 2 days in the office.
• The office is located at One Shelbourne Buildings Shelbourne Road Dublin 4 D04 NP20.
• This position is graded at the Higher Executive Officer scale.
• Successful candidates will be appointed on the first point of the scale.

Application Process

• If you are interested in applying for this position please submit a CV (max 2 pages) via HERE before Thursday 21st May 2026 at 12pm.
• Appointment to this role is subject to the candidates eligibility to work in Ireland. All positions require candidates to live in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland.
  For queries related to the application or selection process related to this role please contact

Competencies

Please see the competencies below that will be assessed at interview stage for this competition.

• Team Leadership
• Judgement Analysis and Decision Making
• Management and Delivery of Results
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Specialist Knowledge Expertise and Self Development
• Drive & Commintment to Public Service Values

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority