Director of Finance

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

Director of Finance

National Remit with location options of Limerick Roscrea or Dublin

(35 Hours Per Week)

Salary: 87471 - 108804

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience*

Ref: 100157

Avista is a person-centered rights-based organizationdedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities and complex support needs. We provide a wide range of support to children and adults including Day Residential and Respite services in various locations across Dublin Meath Limerick Tipperary and Offaly.

The Director of Finance is a key member of the Executive Management Team. Reporting directly to the CEO theywill make a proactive corporate contribution to the strategic development of role provides strategic financial leadership ensuring robust governance effective financial management and the delivery of high-quality finance services across the organisation. Working closely with the CEO Board and the ExecutiveManagement Team the Director of Finance will drive financial sustainability support strategic decision-making strengthen internal controls and lead a high-performing finance function that enables the delivery of person-centred services.

Essential Criteria.

Full membership of a prescribed accountancy body supervised by the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority.

7 years post qualification accountancy/audit experience with a minimum of three years in a large organisation.

Detailed knowledge and understanding of financial risk management experience of internal control testingrisk assessment and the management and development of systems of financial internal control.

Experience in the preparation of financial reports to include all statutory reporting.

Significant people management experience of managing teams across different locations.

Evidence of implementation of strategic objectives.

Excellent IT skills including expertise in integrated financial management systems with experience of data analysis to support management reporting and strategic decision making.

Desirable Criteria

Previous relevant experience in the broader public or health sector and a working knowledge of the public sector governance and regulatory frameworks for a Section 38 Organisation .

Why work with us

Be part of a values-driven organisation making a real difference in peoples lives.

Work with a supportive leadership team committed to continuous improvement and learning.

Opportunities for professional development and influence at a national level.

Applicants should possess Level 3 behavioural competencies of the Avista competency framework.

Why work with us

• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme
• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement
• Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme
• Bike to work Scheme
• Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Please submit a Cover letter and CVa applicationsvia our website careers section at:

enquiries to Debbie Byrne Director of HR

Closing date for receipt of applications 17thJuly 2026.

Interview to be scheduled week of: 27thJuly 2026.

Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

Required Experience:

Director