Finance Partner required for Leading Education Body D2

An esteemed educational institution is seeking a highly skilled Finance Partner to join their Academic Services Division on a temporary basis. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic financial planning and operational excellence of the division. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting stakeholders across various departments, ensuring effective budget management, financial forecasting, and risk management This University is renowned for its commitment to excellence in education, research, and innovation. Working here means being part of a community that values diversity, collaboration, and professional development. The institution's culture is one of empowerment, where every team member's contribution is recognised and valued. Joining this team means being part of an organisation that strives to make a real difference in the world. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain an annual budget and multi-annual financial plan for specific units within the Academic Services Division. Provide accurate and relevant financial information to management teams for strategic decision-making. Prepare and present periodic financial forecasts and analyses, including trend and variance analysis. Support the preparation, review, and monitoring of budgets, and assist in addressing financial variances. Implement processes and procedures to ensure financial control and minimise financial risk. Contribute to financial forecasting and modelling to identify new income sources. Liaise continuously with the Financial Services Division on both strategic and operational levels. Key Skills and Requirements Qualifications: Professional accounting qualification, with membership of an accounting body recognised in Ireland (essential). Experience: Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification accountancy experience at a management level in a similar scale organisation. Substantial experience in financial planning, risk management, and budget management. Proven experience in financial and quantitative analysis, including report writing and data collation. Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using financial information systems. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to relate financial concepts to non-financial personnel. Ability to work flexibly, multitask, and prioritise in a complex and busy environment. Benefits Salary €68k - €88k. Hybrid work options Opportunity to work in a prestigious institution known for its academic excellence. Dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters professional development. Chance to contribute to strategic financial planning and operational excellence. Temporary role with potential for significant impact within the Academic Services Division. If you are a motivated and experienced Finance Partner looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Please email in your CV via the web link Please note only candidates that match the minimum job requirements above will be contacted for this role. Skills: Fully Qualified Accountant 5 years PQE exp Advanced Tech Skills