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Description:Head of Finance and Governance Job DescriptionOverview This is an exciting opportunity for a financial professional to make an important contribution to the Irish arts and community sector. Galway Community Circus is seeking to appoint a new member to its senior management team - the Head of Finance and Governance. This newly created position is central to the realisation of Galway Community Circus’ new strategic plan 2023-2027 ‘Creating Magic Together’ which is available here. The Head of Finance and Governance is responsible for leading and managing Galway Community Circus’ finance and governance functions to the highest level of efficiency, effectiveness and accountability. They develop, drive and manage the implementation of the financial and governance strategies, plans and policies that ensure that our strategic priorities flow through to operations. The Head of Finance and Governance reports to the Executive Creative Director and works with the wider Galway Community Circus team and board. Key Responsibilities As a member of the senior management team, you will collaborate on development and systematic implementation of organisational strategy and review, with a key focus on leading the development of financial and governance strategies. Each member of the senior management team is responsible within their area for ensuring that Galway Community Circus maintains its ethos and values, captures learning, meets its EDI objectives and ensures quality in our work. Financial Management - Ensure organisation’s financial policies are adhered to and continuously improved upon - Ensure robust financial management strategies, and working with the CEO and board on long-term sustainable financial planning - Manage the day-to-day financial administration and operations for the company in accordance with SORP including financial reporting and drawdowns for grants and awards - Produce monthly and quarterly financial reports including cashflow; prepare budgets, financial forecasts to CEO/board - Coordinate with departmental budget managers, including confirmation of contractual agreements and ensuring all agreements are sound - Coordinate the annual audit process engaging with external auditors and stakeholders Governance - Oversee compliance with the Code of Governance and Company Law. Develop and ensure implementation of key policies and procedures across the organisation ensuring that governance standards are maintained, and best practice is used at all times - Maintain Risk Register and support the CEO with risk management plans across the organisation - Manage correspondence and ensure compliance with all relevant statutory agencies including the Charities Regulator, Revenue Commissions, Company Registrations Office, insurance - Support the CEO in preparing reports and information for the Board of Directors. Act as the company secretary and attend all board meetings in that capacity Human Resources Support - Ensure HR records are up to date and complete; compile HR reports - Maintain existing HR systems, policies and procedures and company handbook; develop further where necessary - Administer the monthly payroll via third party services It is the nature of the work at Galway Community Circus that tasks and responsibilities may be unpredictable and varied, and the role demands a high level of flexibility. You will undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the CEO to further enhance the effective management and delivery of the company’s activities. Person Specification Qualifications, knowledge and experience: - Qualified accountant (or at final stages of their exams) with min 3 years’ experience in a similar environment (arts, public or community sector) - Understanding of the governance, oversight and audit requirements within the charity sector - Highly experienced in MS Office, experience in QuickBooks and Salesforce is a distinct advantage Competencies - our ideal candidate has/is: - A passion for the value of the arts in the lives of children and young people - Experience managing to deliverables and milestones: on time/within budget/meeting organisational needs - Effective organisational skills: a proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritise and manage complexity with attention to detail - A positive dynamic team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Experience of maintaining positive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders in the arts, public or community sector - Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to mix pragmatism with innovation to deliver solutions, cognisant of both risk and opportunity - Flexible: can operate flexibly within a busy arts environment - Be self-motivated and display a high degree of initiative As a member of the Galway Community Circus team, actioning our values: - Play: we value creativity and self-expression and bring a sense of fun, play and curiosity to everything we do - Care: we create a safe space of care for everyone within our circus community, put our participants at the centre of our practice, and always strive for diversity, inclusion and equality - Perseverance: we value perseverance and embrace failure as an opportunity to learn and grow - Generosity: we are committed to active learning and sharing our knowledge with others and strive to build lasting relationships - Responsibility: we are a responsible organisation, clear in our duties to each other and to those who support our work and actively conscious of our environmental impact Terms and Conditions Salary for this role will be commensurate with qualification and experience. Part-time role (3 - 4 days a week - to be agreed with the successful candidate) with initial three-year contract. This position is open to hybrid working for the right candidate including flexible working hours, remote work options and access supports. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking career and personal development opportunities with a good work life balance and to put your mark on the continued development of our organisation. Galway Community Circus is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We would like to encourage applications from candidates coming from a diversity of national, ethnic or cultural groups (including, but not limited to Asian, Black, Traveller and minority ethnic, refugees, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+). Application Details The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm, Thursday, January 5th. Interviews will be held the week of 16th January (first round online) and week of 23rd January (second round in person in Galway City). Please detail any access supports needed for attending interviews or contact us to discuss this more. The preferred starting date is February 2023. Please email your application to [email protected] with “Head of Finance and Governance Application” as part of your email subject line. Please provide a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role, an up-to-date CV and contact details for 2x referees. Short-listing of candidates will be based on the information contained in their CV and cover letter. Galway Community Circus is supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon.
Application Deadline:
Jan. 05, 2023 5:00 am
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Part Time
Job Category:
Administrative
Job Location:
Ireland,
Galway City |
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