Manager Finance (Grade 6) ref no: 324
SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority of Ireland, was established on 27 October 2013 and its mission is to fund, co-ordinate and monitor a range of Further Education and Training (FET) provisions that is responsive to the needs of learners and employers. It is an agency of the recently formed Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. SOLAS works in close collaboration with Education and Training Boards (ETBs) across Ireland on provision of high-quality further education and training, equipping learners with relevant skills and knowledge, and providing a pipeline of talent into employment and to the Irish economy and society.
At SOLAS, we put the learner, employers and communities, which FET serves, at the heart of everything we do. In May 2020, SOLAS launched its first People Strategy, as a catalyst to transform our working environment and culture, and create the conditions for our future organisation to thrive and achieve its goals.
We are seeking to recruit a Finance Manager for our Finance Department. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, the Finance Manager will manage the high-level processes related to the SOLAS Management Accounting, European Social Fund (ESF), Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Treasury functions in the Finance Department. The successful candidate will work with key SOLAS internal and external stakeholders to ensure and maintain an effective system of processing and internal control. They will ensure prompt responses to internal and external parties and Parent Department. They will ensure that systems and resources relevant to the work of the unit are in place through the management of human, financial and material resources as assigned within the organisation structure.
This is a permanent position for which the salary scale ranges from €68,954 to €89,480 per annum (inclusive of two long service increments) for a 37-hour week. Starting pay will be at the minimum point of the scale as per Government Circular E100/8/82. Exceptional circumstances may apply for candidates with current service in the Civil/Public service.
SOLAS offers an excellent benefit package including a contributory pension scheme and the opportunity for further training and development.
Applications, using the SOLAS Application Form, quoting reference number 324, should be e-mailed to recruitment@solas.ie
The closing date is Thursday 1st July 2021 by 5pm.
SOLAS is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify.