Financial Controller

The Heritage Council manages a significant and diverse range of financial activities, including annual grant programmes, payroll, procurement, accounts payable and receivable, taxation compliance, statutory financial reporting and governance requirements. In recent years, the scale and complexity of these activities has increased significantly, reflecting growth in grant expenditure and increased levels of Exchequer funding.

The Finance Controller is responsible for the day-to-day management of the operational finance function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, travel and subsistence, grant payments and salary recoupments. The role is supported by the Accounts Payable team, which is responsible for the processing of supplier payments, grant payments and other transactional finance activities.

The post is an 80% four days per week, permanent position.

Place of Work

The place of work will be The Heritage Council headquarters, Áras na hOidhreachta, Church Lane, Kilkenny.

Blended Working

The Heritage Council is pleased to offer a blended working model that supports both collaboration and flexibility.

How to Apply

To apply, please email a cover letter (no more than two pages) to Cathy Connelly at cconnelly@heritagecouncil.ie, with the role title in the subject line, outlining why you are interested in the opportunity and where you believe your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role. Additionally, please attach a comprehensive curriculum vitae (C.V.) clearly showing the relevant achievements and experience in your career to date.

The competition closes at 5pm on Friday, 24^th of July.