Head of Global Finance in Belfast

Role Purpose

The Head of Global Finance will provide strategic financial leadership by leading the Global Finance function (including Ireland). The role offers financial planning, governance and operational delivery ensuring the organisation's financial sustainability and integrity in a complex, multi‑country operating environment. The Head of Global Finance will act as a business partner to the Executive Leadership Team and Board, supporting informed decision‑making to establish long‑range goals, strategies and effective risk management.

Reporting & Key Relationships

The Head of Global Finance reports to the Director of Corporate Services and is a member of the Corporate Services Management team. The role includes:

• Leadership of a finance team of approximately 13 staff directly, with additional oversight and support for around 15 country‑based Finance & Administration Managers.
• Regular engagement with the Trócaire and Trócaire Northern Ireland Boards and Board sub‑committees, particularly Audit & Risk.
• Occasional international travel (approximately twice per year).

To be considered for this role, you must already hold the necessary legal permissions to work and live in this location.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement frameworks to manage financial risk across complex international ventures in Trócaire's countries of operation.
• Promote a strong culture of risk awareness, compliance, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, standards, and reporting requirements.

• Ensure the integrity of financial and management reporting across the organisation.
• Oversee preparation of statutory accounts in compliance with Charities SORP and legal requirements.
• Lead relationships with external auditors and regulators.
• Facilitate internal audits, donor audits, and due diligence processes, and ensure timely response to findings.

• Ensure the effectiveness of internal controls, accounting systems, and financial processes.
• Lead financial transformation initiatives, including process re‑engineering, digitalisation, and knowledge management.
• Work with enterprise systems teams to maintain and enhance financial and information systems.

• Lead the annual budgeting process and mid‑year reviews.
• Develop and maintain a multi‑annual financial framework aligned to organisational strategy.
• Ensure strong value‑for‑money assessment across programmes, investments, and operations, both overseas and in Ireland.

• Oversee treasury and cash‑flow management, including foreign exchange exposure.
• Manage banking, insurance, and professional advisory relationships.
• Ensure treasury activities align with Board‑approved investment policies.

• Provide strategic financial support across all divisions and country offices.
• Support increasingly complex institutional funding and donor requirements.
• Oversee financial management of subsidiary entities, currently Trócaire Northern Ireland.
• Act as primary financial contact for legal matters relating to contracts and bequests.

• Lead and develop a high‑performing global finance function.
• Drive change, innovation, and continuous improvement within the finance team.
• Support staff development, succession planning, and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure effective performance management, wellbeing, and compliance with organisational policies.

Requirements

• Qualified Chartered or Certified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA).
• Minimum 8 years post‑qualification experience in technical/professional roles.
• Senior financial leadership experience in a complex, multi‑location and/or multi‑currency environment.
• Proven ability to lead and develop large, high‑performing finance teams.
• Strong financial and management accounting expertise.
• Extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated experience influencing at executive and Board level.
• Strong risk management, compliance, and internal control experience.
• Experience implementing or managing enterprise financial systems (preferably Agresso).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong project management and change leadership capability.
• High level of IT proficiency, particularly Microsoft Office.

• Experience in the charity or not‑for‑profit sector.
• Experience working in international business.
• Treasury or investment management experience.
• Understanding of fundraising, institutional funding, and donor compliance.
• Experience with Unit 4(Agresso) and/or Salesforce.

• Inspirational leadership aligned with organisational values.
• Clear, transparent communication.
• Collaborative and relationship‑focused approach.
• Strong stewardship of resources.
• Results‑driven and accountable.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Adaptability and effectiveness in managing change.

Benefits

Closing date for applications is 19th May 2026. Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits including pension scheme and life assurance. We have an excellent range of work‑life balance friendly policies including hybrid working. Due to the need for the role to work cross‑functionally with HQ teams, it is expected that the incumbent will work onsite in the Maynooth office 2‑3 days per week.

Trócaire is an equal opportunities employer. We are an organisation that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to bring their experiences and perspectives to Trócaire.