Head of Finance, Planning and Performance

Football Association of Ireland

Lead financial planning and performance for the Football Association of Ireland, ensuring strategic financial governance and reporting across the organization.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeDublin • 🇮🇪 IrelandLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong financial leadership with expertise in financial planning, reporting, and performance management. Capable of developing financial models and business cases while ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.

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Financial Planning And Analysis (FP&A)Budgeting And ForecastingStatutory ReportingFinancial Controls And GovernanceStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Financial ModellingCost-Benefit AnalysisVariance AnalysisTreasury ManagementFinancial ReportingPerformance ManagementBusiness Case DevelopmentAudit ManagementCashflow ForecastingGovernance Frameworks

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsAnalytical And Problem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsInfluencing SkillsProactive Continuous Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

Financial LeadershipValue For MoneyFinancial Risk ManagementFinance Business PartneringOperational Performance Measures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

A recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role, with responsibility for financial planning, reporting and performance management
Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience of statutory reporting, financial controls and governance
Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and business partnering
Experience of leading and developing high-performing finance teams
Excellent commercial acumen, with the ability to translate financial insight into strategic recommendations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience developing financial models and business cases
Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences
Experience building trusted relationships and influencing stakeholders at executive and board level
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, deliver to deadlines and maintain high standards of accuracy
A proactive approach to continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance finance processes, systems and reporting.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Two premium level tickets to each home international game
Sick pay scheme and family friendly leave
Opportunities to work at international matches
Company pension
Life assurance
Bike to work scheme
Free onsite parking
Employee assistance program
Hybrid working arrangements and flexible hours working arrangements