Finance Manager - ref. z44708703
Finance Manager – Full-Time Permanent – Mental Health Commission
Osborne are delighted to be partnering with the Mental Health Commission in the recruitment of a Finance Manager (Higher Executive Officer) a Full-Time Permanent basis. For details of this position and information on how to apply please see details below:
How to apply:
To apply for this role candidates must submit the relevant, signed and completed application form to mhc@osborne.ieYou can find the information booklet and application form at https://osborne.ie/mhc-employment-opportunities/
**CV’s will not be accepted as an application form**
The Organisation
The MHC is an independent statutory body established in April 2002 under the provisions of the Mental Health Acts 2001-2018 (“the 2001 Act”). The principal functions of the MHC, as specified in the 2001 Act, are to promote, encourage and foster the establishment and maintenance of high standards and good practices in the delivery of mental health services and to take all reasonable steps to protect the interests of persons detained in approved centres.The MHC is also empowered to undertake such activities, as it deems appropriate to foster and promote these standards and practices.
The Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (“the 2015 Act”) provides for the establishment of the Decision Support Service (“the DSS”) within the MHC to support decision-making by and for adults with capacity difficulties and to regulate individuals who are providing support to people with capacity difficulties.The 2015 Act reforms Ireland’s capacity legislation which has been in place since the 19th century. It establishes a modern statutory framework to support decision-making by adults who have difficulty in making decisions without help.
Please note that all reference to the Mental Health Commission include the Decision Support Service.
The Role
The successful candidate will play an important role in the Finance team within the MHC, in addition to undertaking and managing projects and relevant work. The successful candidate will be required to engage and communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including staff and external stakeholders, e.g., officials from government departments and service providers.The appointee will also be required to liaise with the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) to complete the yearly audit and the MHC’s funding Departments to ensure the MHC can drawdown its grant income to enable it to discharge its statutory responsibilities and achieve value for money.
As a Higher Executive Officer, the holder of the post will be expected to actively contribute to the overall development of the MHC and to promote its policies and values.
Essential Requirements:
A relevant professional accounting qualification.Membership of a recognised accounting body.
A minimum of three years relevant work experience.
Proven experience of financial management, planning and budgeting.
IT literacy with a proficiency in usage of accounting software e.g. Sage, Microsoft Office and CRM systems
Can demonstrate effective project management and ability to work on multiple projects at the same time and to adapt to changing priorities and adaptable to change
Excellent written and oral communication skillsAn aptitude for precision, attention to detail and commitment to quality results.
Excellent interpersonal skills including experience of interacting effectively with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies
Good judgement, decision-making, analysis, and problem-solving skillsEvidence of an ability to work on own initiative complemented by a capacity to lead a team.
Planning and organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise tasks.
Please find the information booklet pertaining to the position and a link to the relevant application form at https://osborne.ie/mhc-employment-opportunities/
All interested parties must complete the relevant application form and submit to mhc@osborne.ie. Only candidates who complete the application forms will be considered within the remit of this competition.
Closing Dates
Finance Manager Deadline for application: Please note latest receipt for applications is strictly Tuesday 30th July at 5pm GMT. Incomplete applications, postal applications or CV’s will not be accepted. Any applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
An acknowledgement email will be issued for all applications received. If you do not receive acknowledgement of your application within two working days of submission, please contact Osborne Recruitment at mhc@osborne.ie to ensure your application has been received.
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