Finance Operations Manager

About Corlann and Mission

Corlann West Region serves over 2,000 adults and children with intellectual disabilities across Galway and Roscommon, supported by more than 1,900 staff. We are a progressive and inclusive organisation, valuing dignity, respect, and the rights of those we support to fully participate in cultural, spiritual, and religious life.

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic and proactive Finance Operations Manager to lead a team of 14 professionals managing payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger functions. This key leadership role demands both operational excellence in financial processes and strategic partnership with organisational leaders to uphold financial integrity, compliance, and insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the Finance Services team to ensure smooth operations across payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger.
• Provide high-level financial management including reporting, budgeting, and maintaining rigorous internal controls.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the Head of Finance and non-finance managers.
• Drive compliance and risk management processes ensuring organisational financial integrity.
• Support strategic business partnering by offering financial insights and solutions to enable effective decision-making.

Candidate Requirements

• Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA with a minimum of five years post-qualification experience.
• At least three years’ experience in a senior finance role with proven people management skills.
• Strong technical accounting expertise and a comprehensive understanding of financial compliance and risk.
• Experience in health, social care, or intellectual disability services finance is highly advantageous.
• Exceptional leadership qualities combined with a collaborative and agile approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Commitment to upholding the rights and dignity of people with intellectual disabilities.

Additional Information

• Reports to Head of Finance West Region.
• Working 70 hours per fortnight on a Monday to Friday schedule, with hours possibly extending between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. as needed for service demands.
• Annual leave entitlement of 30 days per year.
• Participates in the Corlann Contributory Superannuation Scheme linked to the Public Service Pension Scheme.
• The role is full-time, permanent, pensionable with a probation period of nine months.
• Travel to be performed using personal vehicle with indemnity insurance; travel expenses reimbursed according to policy. Base location is Kilcornan House, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway.
• Salary ranges from €80,676 to €94,338 gross annually, with long service increments after three and six years increasing salary up to €100,693 per annum.
• Selection process may include shortlisting and interviews on September 4, 2026.

Equal Opportunity

Corlann is committed to equal opportunity employment.