Football Association of Ireland

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Provide strategic financial leadership to support the delivery of the Association's strategic objectives
• Act as a trusted adviser to the Finance Director, Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team
• Contribute to organisational planning, investment decisions and long-term financial sustainability
• Develop financial models, business cases and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Provide robust financial planning and analysis, ensuring investment decisions are supported by sound financial and cost-benefit analysis
• Constructively challenge spending decisions and promote value for money across the Association
• Lead the annual budgeting process together with regular forecasting and long-term financial planning
• Oversee the production of monthly management accounts, financial performance reports and executive dashboards
• Monitor organisational performance against budgets and forecasts, providing insightful variance analysis and recommendations
• Develop meaningful financial and operational performance measures to support effective decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement in budgeting, forecasting and performance management processes
• Ensure the timely preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Maintain robust financial controls, policies and governance frameworks to safeguard the Association’s assets and resources
• Ensure financial information is accurate, reliable and supports informed business decisions
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting through automation, systems and process enhancements
• Lead treasury management activities, with responsibility for cashflow forecasting, liquidity management and working capital
• Manage banking relationships and ensure sufficient funding is available to meet operational requirements
• Lead the annual external audit process and manage relationships with external auditors
• Oversee the preparation of the Annual Report and Financial Statements
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory and tax obligations
• Promote strong governance and effective financial risk management throughout the Association
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the finance function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and financial systems
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance finance systems, processes and reporting capabilities
• Lead the Finance Business Partnering function, providing proactive financial support to departments across the Association
• Present complex financial information clearly and effectively to non-financial audiences
• Build strong working relationships across the Association to support strategic and operational objectives
• Develop effective relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, financial institutions, regulators and funding bodies

Head of Finance, Planning and Performance

Procurement

• Maintain and develop the FAI Procurement Policy, procedures, templates and supporting documentation
• Ensure procurement activity complies with internal controls, governance standards and audit requirements
• Promote transparent, fair and ethical procurement practices
• Monitor compliance through reviews, reporting and spot checks
• Provide procurement updates and reporting to the Finance Director, Procurement Committee and senior leadership
• Lead competitive tender processes for goods, services and works in line with procurement thresholds
• Develop sourcing strategies for significant or high-risk procurements
• Prepare tender documentation, evaluation frameworks, procurement reports and award recommendations
• Coordinate supplier communications, evaluations and cross-functional tender teams
• Maintain complete procurement records and audit trails
• Act as the primary procurement advisor to FAI departments
• Support annual procurement planning and sourcing strategies
• Provide commercial guidance on supplier selection, market opportunities and value-for-money solutions
• Support departments in meeting operational requirements while maintaining procurement standards
• Manage supplier engagement while ensuring fairness, transparency and commercial value
• Support supplier onboarding by coordinating procurement, due diligence and contract documentation requirements
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and strategic sourcing
• Support commercial negotiations and supplier performance reviews
• Facilitate supplier performance reviews with business owners, monitoring agreed SLAs and KPIs where appropriate
• Work with business units to support effective contract management
• Work closely with Legal and Finance teams to ensure appropriate review and approval processes are followed
• Ensure procurement activity aligns with approved budgets, Delegation of Authority and the FAI PO policy
• Ensure procurement documentation supports contract execution and audit requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, efficiency and value delivery
• Develop procurement guidance, templates and tools for FAI staff
• Provide procurement awareness and guidance across the organisation
• Deliver procurement training and awareness sessions to staff, budget holders and key stakeholders to promote compliance with procurement policies and best practice
• Maintain knowledge of procurement best practice and regulatory developments

Procurement Lead

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure reconciling items are investigated and resolved promptly
• Analyse financial variances and provide supporting commentary
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and control accounts
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, accounting standards and organisational policies
• Manage the VIK schedule and associated general ledger postings
• Review employee expense claims for accuracy, policy compliance and correct accounting treatment
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes and internal controls
• Support and oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities as required
• Review supplier and customer balances, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Monitor aged debtors and creditors, escalating issues where appropriate
• Support cash flow monitoring and working capital management
• Liaise with external providers to recover eligible VAT on travel expenses
• Support external audit processes by preparing schedules and responding to audit requests
• Assist in ensuring compliance with statutory reporting requirements, including VAT, PAYE and other regulatory obligations
• Support the implementation of accounting policies and reporting standards
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including monitoring actual performance against budget
• Act as the Finance lead for League of Ireland club licensing, supporting both domestic and UEFA licensing requirements
• Liaise with budget holders and departments across the Association to ensure accurate financial information and provide support on finance-related queries
• Undertake ad hoc financial analysis and projects as required by the Financial Controller

Head of Finance, Planning and Performance

Procurement Lead

Financial Accountant