Overview

 

Post Title:

Assistant Director of Finance

Post Status:

Permanent Contract

Department

Finance Department

Location:

Beaumont Hospital, affiliated sites and services

Reports to:

Director of Finance

Salary:

An appointment will be made on the Service Manager (0361) salary scale

 

 €88,344 to €108,267

 

Hours of work:

Full-Time 35 hours per week

Closing & Interview Date:

 

12 noon on 7/8/2026

 

Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.

 

Job Summary

 

The Assistant Director of Finance plays a critical role in responding to the significant challenges posed by the Hospital budget, working with the Hospital Executive Management Team to drive improved financial performance and productivity.

 

To ensure the highest standard of financial processes, business intelligence, reporting and support for compliance with best practice in terms of financial matters. This will involve full use of IFMS.

 

Strengthening financial control, oversight and governance, ensuring the Hospital Finance department is proactive rather than reactive in its financial oversight and compliance obligations

To ensure meaningful and timely analysis and interpretation of Hospital financial results to support the delivery of high-quality healthcare through maximising Activity Based Funding (ABF) mechanisms.

 

To progress financial challenges to resolution, ensuring performance metrics and KPIs are achieved.

 

To work with the Director of Finance, Executive Management and the Regional finance teams to provide financial input to the annual National Estimates process.

 

To work with the Regional Finance function to ensure compliance with local and HSE-related financial regulations.

 

To deliver on all financial reporting requirements, including review and input as required in respect of the Hospital Annual Financial Statements (AFS) process.

 

Responsibilities

 

The Assistant Director of Finance is responsible for:

 

Assisting the Director of Finance in the leadership, management and development of all activities relating to the financial management of the Hospital:

 

-Financial Performance and Planning

-Costing and pricing through ABF

-Financial Accounting

-Management Accounting

-Finance Reform; IFMS

-Procurement

 

Assisting the Director of Finance in shaping the strategic and operational development of the Finance function and for the development and implementation of harmonised finance systems.

 

The Assistant Director of Finance has a shared responsibility for financial governance guidance across the Hospital:

 

-Providing expert financial advice and decision support

-Leading on the financial management accountability obligations of the Hospital.

 

This includes timely and responsive reporting, to a standard specification agreed with the Hospital Director of Finance, on all of the various aspects set out below:  

-allocating annual budget across the Hospital

 

-assisting in the development and monitoring of cost containment and breakeven

plans within the Hospital system

 

- supporting the implementation of hospital reform and the wider reform agenda

 

-ensuring that the frameworks, processes, procedures, standards and controls, as defined by Director of Finance will be implemented

 

 

Skills, competencies and/or knowledge

 

 

Professional Knowledge & Experience

 

Up to-date knowledge of the relevant professional accountancy standards that

apply in Ireland to include an in-depth knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Regulations and relevant GAAP and FRS 102.

 

In depth knowledge of the public sector estimates process and the business

planning process.

 

A deep understanding of the financial and operational challenges faced within

running a highly complex and pressured healthcare environment.

 

Expertise in reporting, analysis and evaluation of data.

 

Working knowledge of what constitutes strong financial control/systems which

contribute to key business decisions.

 

A working knowledge of relevant IT systems including SAP.

 

 

Leadership and Direction

 

Remains fully informed in a dynamic and challenging environment, while at the same time having a clear view of what changes are required in order to achieve immediate and long-term hospital objectives.

 

Is an effective leader and a positive driver for change; transforms the vision into a framework and structures for moving forward.

 

Balances change with continuity – continually strives to improve service delivery, to create a work environment that encourages creative thinking and to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under increasingly complex and demanding conditions.

 

Managing and Delivering Results - Operational Excellence

 

Places strong emphasis on achieving high standards of excellence.

 

Ability to develop/implement strategic action plans and programmes as directed by the Director of Finance.

 

Commits a high degree of energy to well directed activities and looks for and seizes opportunities that are beneficial to achieving Hospital goals.

 

Champions measurement on delivery of results and is willing to take personal responsibility to initiate activities and drive objectives through to a conclusion.

 

Adequately identifies, manages and reports on risk within area of responsibility.

 

Working with and through others - Influencing to achieve

 

Demonstrates the ability to work independently as well as work with a wider

multidisciplinary team in a complex and changing environment.

 

Is persuasive and effectively sells the vision; commands attention and inspires

confidence.

 

Sets high standards for the team and puts their work and the work of the organisation into meaningful context.

 

Has excellent influencing and negotiation skills.

 

 

Critical Analysis and Decision Making

 

Has the ability to rapidly assimilate and analyse complex information; considers

the impact of decisions before taking action; anticipates problems.

 

Recognises when to involve other parties at the appropriate time and level.

 

Makes timely decisions and stands by those decisions as required.

 

 

Building and Maintaining Relationships / Communication

 

Possesses highly effective interpersonal and communication skills to establish

and develop trust-based, high-stakes partnerships and relationships with a range

of external partners and stakeholders.

 

 

Is capable of promoting organisational cohesion and the pursuit of excellence

through first-class relationship management practices throughout all levels of

the service.

 

Has a strong results focus and ability to achieve results through collaborative

working.

 

Possesses the ability to explain, advocate and express facts and ideas in a

convincing manner, and actively liaise with individuals and groups internally

and externally.

 

Has the ability to support the development of an effective finance and procurement team.

 

 

 

Qualifications

 

Mandatory

 

Qualifications & Experience

 

Candidates must have at the latest date of application:

 

Hold a professional accountancy qualification and be a member of a recognised

or prescribed accountancy body such as ACCA, CPA, ACMA, CIMA, ACA or an

equivalent accountancy body in another jurisdiction for a minimum of 10 years.

And

 

Significant experience in a senior healthcare finance management role in

to include in financial management and planning in a healthcare setting with

multiple stakeholders.

 

And

 

A significant track record of achievement in a performance driven organisation.

And

 

Significant experience of working collaboratively and cross functionally within a

complex working environment with multiple internal and external stakeholders,

as relevant to the role.

 

And

 

Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability

and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office

 

 

Behaviours & Competencies

 

Strong leadership, management and influencing skills.

 

Excellent negotiation and diplomacy skills.

 

Resilience and ability to deliver objectives under pressure.

 

Strategic thinking and change management expertise.

 

Ability to analyse complex data and make informed decisions.

 

 

Please be aware that Beaumont Hospital will never ask candidates to pay money at any stage of the recruitment process. Any requests for payment, bank details, or financial information in connection with a job application should be treated as fraudulent. If you receive such a request claiming to be from Beaumont Hospital, please do not respond and report to the recruitment department immediately.

 

 

Informal Enquiries:

 

Niamh Lynch - [email protected]