Finance Manager

TheChurchofIrelandYouthDepartment(CIYD) isdirectedbytheChurchofIrelandGeneralSynod, to be responsible for the development and coordination of Church of Ireland youth ministry.CIYDseekstofulfilthisroleinthefollowingways:-EquippingtheChurchinChristianyouthministryandyouthworkpractice.EmpoweringtheChurchofIrelandasaDenominationregardingyouthworkissuesand concerns.EngagingwithVolunteers,YouthWorkers(bothDiocesanandParish)andChurchLeaders in terms of their youth ministry provision and needs.Understandingourcontext,throughresearch,developmentandpublicationonyouthministry practice.Influencingyouthpolicydevelopmentandnetworks.GovernanceandManagementinamannerthatisefficientandaccountable.CommunicationthatisregularandappropriatetotheneedsoftheChurchofIreland.FurtherinformationregardingtherolesandactivitiesofCIYDarefoundonthefollowing WebsiteTitle of post:FinanceManager- ChurchofIrelandYouthDepartmentEmployed by:TheRepresentativeBodyoftheChurchofIrelandonbehalfoftheChurchof Ireland Youth Department.Responsible to:The Church of Ireland Youth Department Executive. Line Manager:Head of Finance, Representative Church Body ContractualBase:ChurchHouse,ChurchAvenue,Rathmines,Dublin. Hours of work:21 hours per week.Probationaryperiod:6months(subjecttoextensionforuptoafurther6months).LengthofContract:Permanentcontractfollowingprobationaryperiod.Salary:Thesalaryrange forthispositionwillbe€30,000-€33,000dependentonqualification and experience.Pension:Pensionarrangementsforthispostinclude anemployerscontributionof12%(subject to an employee contribution of 5%) of gross salary to Representative Church Body defined contribution pension scheme.Travel:EssentialvouchedtravelwillbeapprovedattheRCBstaffrates.Holidays:12daysperannumplus statutorydays(currently10days-NewYears,St. Patricks, Easter Monday, May Bank Holiday, June Bank Holiday, August Bank Holiday, October Bank Holiday, Christmas Day, St. Stephens Day). RCB staff privilege day Good Friday.Job PurposeThe job will encompass full responsibility for the finance function of the Church of Ireland Youth Department (CIYD). The individual will have a pivotal role in the preparation of budgets, monthly managementaccounts,grantapplicationsandcomplianceandmanagingtheday-to-dayfinancial operations. To ensure that CIYD is in full compliance with relevant legislation in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, external funders and procurement.JobdutiesandresponsibilitiesReporttoCIYDmanagementonaregularbasisonallfinancialmatters.Preparationofannualbudgetforreviewandapprovalforagreeddeadlines.KeyroleintheproductionofmanagementaccountsincludingP&Ls,BalanceSheet,forecasts and cash flow, supported by detailed schedules including variant analysis and reports of actual versus budgeted and forecasted performances. Issue of reports to relevant CIYD personnel and committees.KeyroleinliaisingwithChurchHousewiththepreparationofyear-endfinancialstatements for external audit and presentation of year-end financial statements to Central Board for approval.Key role in the development, implementationand ongoing operational review of policies and proceduresthusensuring a stronginternalcontrolenvironmenttofacilitatethepresentationof accurate financial data.Keyinvolvementwithinternalandexternalstatutoryauditprocessesincludingthecompletion of internal reviews and resolution of any internal control recommendations by auditors.Monitor operational and financial activities to ensure full adherence to policies and proceduresincludinganylegislative requirementsandbringanyconcernstotheattentionof relevant officers.Responsibilityforpreparationofall fundingapplicationsandreportingrequirements.Managementofprocurementprocessesfor goodsandservices.ManagementincludingmonitoringoffundingsupportofferedbyCIYDtoindividuals,dioceses and organisations e.g. Youth Ministry Fund and Devolved Funding.KeyroleinliaisingwithChurchHouse FinanceDepartmentinthecommunicationofall changes/updates to staff payroll and pension information.Responsible for the oversight of the coding of all payments to suppliers for goods and servicesandstaffexpenses.Ensuringcompliance ofallpaymentswithrevenueguidelines and submitting same to Finance Department in Church House for payment.WorkingcloselywithFinanceDepartmentinChurchHousetoensurecompliancewithall financial matters.Responsibleforcompletion,reviewandapprovalofnecessaryreconciliations.Managementoffilingtoensurecompliancewithfundingbodies.AttendanceatCIYDmanagementmeetingsasrequired.ToundertakeanyotherdutiesasdirectedbytheCIYDManagement.EssentialcriteriaAprofessionalfinancialqualificationorrelevant3rdLevelqualificationAtleast 7yearsexperience inafinancialrolewithanumberofyearsfinancialmanagement experience.AnabilitytoworkwithinandmaintaintheethosoftheChurchofIreland.AnabilitytocontinuethedevelopmentofCIYDsfinancefunctionandneeds.Flexibilityandthewillingnesstoworkoutsideofnormalofficehoursonoccasion.Effectiveinterpersonalandcommunicationskills.Theabilitytoworkonowninitiative.Competenceinworkingwith I.T.equipmentandinadministrativeandorganizationaltasksin particularproficiencyinworkingwithComputerSoftwarepackageswithspecificreferenceto MS Word and Excel.Anunderstandingofthefinancialneedsofvoluntarybodiesandexperienceofworkingwithin such a body.Awillingnesstoengagewithyouthissuestoprovidesupportinfinancialmatters.DesirablecriteriaThefollowingdesirablecriteriawillbeappliedatshortlistingshouldthepaneldecidethattoomany applicants meet all the essential criteria.It is important that in making your application, along with the essential criteria listed above, you provide sufficient detail of all the desirable criteria that you think you meet.Abilitytoworkasa teammember.Experienceofworkingwithinavoluntarybodyandwith volunteers.AnunderstandingofthestructuresoftheChurchofIrelandandcommitmenttothevision, aims and objectives of CIYD.ApplicationsTo apply, please send your CV to by Friday 31st October 2025.SkillsFinancial reporting IT skills Communication skillsBenefitsAttractive pension plan Free canteen Free parking