Inishowen Credit Union Ltd.
July 2026
The Role
Inishowen Credit Union is seeking to recruit an experienced and ambitious Finance Manager to lead the finance function and support the ongoing strategic direction of the Credit Union.
The successful candidate will have responsibility for the day-to-day financial control of the Credit Union, financial reporting, regulatory returns, asset, liability and investment management, and credit control.
Working closely with the CEO and the Board, you will influence the strategic agenda for the Credit Union and develop and drive the business forward to achieve our ambitious growth targets.
The new Finance Manager will embrace the Credit Union values and evolve to deliver best practice financial control and reporting, and to add value to the strategic agenda of the Credit Union.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Proactively oversee the finance function for Inishowen Credit Union
- Provide accurate and timely financial reporting to the management team
- Attend and present on financial performance at Board meetings
- Monitor and identify trends in the Credit Union’s financial performance
- Analyse results against budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans
- Prepare ad hoc financial reports on projects, capital investments or strategic initiatives
Controls, Compliance & Regulatory
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of all accounting records and financial systems
- Ensure that all internal controls and procedures are fully implemented and close any control weaknesses by implementing necessary changes
- Ensure regulatory reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time, including all Central Bank or other statutory body requirements
- Lead the annual external audit, ensuring that systems and processes are designed to provide a successful outcome
- Ensure ongoing regulatory and internal compliance is achieved
- Liaise with auditors, regulators, and other professional advisers as necessary
Budgeting, Planning & Strategy
- Manage the overall Credit Union budget cycle, undertake annual budgeting, multi-year financial projections and scenario analysis
- Manage the Asset, Liability and Investment position by supporting the relevant committee, liaising with investment advisors and implementing the Board-agreed strategy and policies
Operations & Team Leadership
- Take responsibility for the motivation, performance management and personal development of your team
- Play a leadership role as a member of the senior management team and work cohesively with team members to live our values, support our objectives and targets, and set high standards for performance
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Accounts/accountancy qualification is essential.
- A chartered or certified professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA) preferred
- Minimum 5 years’ industry experience in a Finance Management role, preferably in financial services
- Previous Credit Union experience is preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
- Strong Excel and financial modelling skills, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to plan, forecast, budget, and oversee the implementation of financial strategies
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills
- Strong administrative, organisational and business support skills
- Ability to multi-task and work calmly under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Appropriate attention to detail to ensure ICU meets its responsibilities as a regulated entity
Role is subject to Central Bank Fitness & Probity Regime Assessment
About Inishowen Credit Union
Inishowen Credit Union (ICU) is a progressive financial services provider with over 27,000 members and total assets of over €120 million. Our main offices are located across Inishowen in Buncrana, Carndonagh and Moville. Our core value is to promote the financial wellbeing of our members, while also helping to develop healthy communities that are socially, economically and environmentally sustainable.
Location & Working Arrangements
The primary office location is Buncrana. Some travel across our branch network in Inishowen will be required. Hybrid work model available, if required.
Pay: €50,000.00-€65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bike to work scheme
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Sick pay
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Buncrana, County Donegal
