APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
Director of Finance
National Remit with location options of Limerick, Roscrea or Dublin
(35 Hours Per Week)
Salary: 87,471 - 108,804
*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience*
Ref: 100518
Avista is a person-centered, rights-based organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities and complex support needs. We provide a wide range of support to children and adults including Day, Residential and Respite services in various locations across Dublin, Meath, Limerick, Tipperary and Offaly.
The Director of Finance is a key member of the Executive Management Team. Reporting directly to the CEO, they will make a proactive corporate contribution to the strategic development of Avista. The role provides strategic financial leadership, ensuring robust governance, effective financial management and the delivery of high-quality finance services across the organisation. Working closely with the CEO, Board and the Executive Management Team, the Director of Finance will drive financial sustainability, support strategic decision-making, strengthen internal controls and lead a high-performing finance function that enables the delivery of person-centred services.
Essential Criteria.
- Full membership of a prescribed accountancy body supervised by the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority.
- 7 years post qualification accountancy/audit experience, with a minimum of three years in a large organisation.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of financial risk management, experience of internal control testing, risk assessment and the management and development of systems of financial internal control.
- Experience in the preparation of financial reports to include all statutory reporting.
- Significant people management experience of managing teams across different locations.
- Evidence of implementation of strategic objectives.
- Excellent IT skills including expertise in integrated financial management systems, with experience of data analysis to support management reporting and strategic decision making.
Desirable Criteria
- Previous relevant experience in the broader public or health sector and a working knowledge of the public sector governance and regulatory frameworks for a Section 38 Organisation .
Why work with us?
- Be part of a values-driven organisation making a real difference in peoples lives.
- Work with a supportive leadership team committed to continuous improvement and learning.
- Opportunities for professional development and influence at a national level.
Applicants should possess Level 3 behavioural competencies of the Avista competency framework.
Why work with us?
- Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
- Comprehensive Pension Scheme
- Supportive and innovative working environment.
- Generous Annual Leave entitlement
- Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme
- Bike to work Scheme
- Tax Saver Travel Scheme
Please submit a Cover letter and CV a applications via our website careers section at:
https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/
Informal enquiries to Debbie Byrne, Director of HR [email protected]
Closing date for receipt of applications 17th July 2026.
Interview to be scheduled week of: 27th July 2026.
Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.
Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
