Temporary Higher Executive Officer - Finance

Temporary Higher Executive Officer - Finance

Coimisiún na Meán is Ireland's agency for developing and regulating a thriving, diverse, creative, safe and trusted media landscape. Our organization was established in March 2023, further to the provisions of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022. As the independent media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán is responsible for regulating broadcasters, video on demand providers and online platforms established in Ireland. Our wide reaching remit also includes supporting and developing the Iris.

Description About the Role

The Temporary Higher Executive Officer - Finance is a 4 6 month temporary contract in which the successful candidate will be employed by Cpl and will work onsite in Coimisiún na Meán's office at 1 Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20, Ireland.

Role Purpose

Cpl are seeking a Temporary Higher Executive Officer - Finance for our client Coimisiún na Meán. The successful candidate will be employed by Cpl on a 4 6 month temporary assignment working in Coimisiún na Meán, supporting the Finance team.

About the Team / Division

Finance and Procurement falls within Coimisiún na Meán's Corporate Services Division along with Governance, People and Organisational Development, Commission Secretariat and International Affairs. The mission of the Corporate Services Division is to ensure that Coimisiún na Meán is an agile, well run organisation, with motivated and capable staff. The division will ensure that Coimisiún na Meán operates to a high standard of corporate governance, effectively and in accordance with the Code of Practice on the Governance of State Bodies and our governing legislation.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, coordination, and monitoring of the Commission's annual budget and multi year financial plans.
• Monitor and report on actual versus budget performance, identifying variances, trends, and risks.
• Prepare regular management reports and financial analysis for internal stakeholders.
• Support forecasting and scenario analysis to inform operational and strategic planning.
• Support the calculation, monitoring, and reconciliation of levies.
• Adhoc work from across Finance function.
• Strong analytical and financial skills, with demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• High level of attention to detail and the ability to manage and interpret complex financial data accurately.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to use spreadsheets effectively for analysis and reporting.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non finance audiences.
• High levels of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality when dealing with financial and sensitive information.
• Qualified or part qualified accountant.
• Experience using Power BI or other data visualisation tools to analyse and present financial information.

Key Information

• This position is offered on a temporary agency contract for a period of 3 months.
• The successful candidate will be employed by Cpl.
• Annual leave: 29 days per annum, pro rata.
• The role will be a hybrid role combining home and office working. Coimisiún na Meán's current hybrid policy is two days in the office.
• The office is located at One Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20.
• This position is graded at the Higher Executive Officer scale.
• Successful candidates will be appointed on the first point of the scale.