Job description

Financial Advisor - Public Sector

At Staffline Recruitment we are currently seeking to recruit a Case Load Manager / Financial Advisor to take up a position with my client, a prominent public sector organisation. This position will be offered as a 12 month contract, with a strong possibility of extension upon completion.

The Role:

The purpose of this role will be to take responsibility for the provision of business mentoring and financial advice to commercial entities; to examine financial viability/sustainability and governance. The successful candidate will also provide clear guidance in terms of evaluating a business model and providing clear action plans for the way forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the primary point of contact for an identified caseload of organisations
• Implement a case management process that profiles organisations and analyses capacity in terms of management, governance and finances.
• In collaboration with local agencies including the City/County Committees identify appropriate supports to develop and improve sustainable quality service provision
• Provide business mentoring, support and coaching toorganisations through a variety of mediums - on-site visits, workshops, clinics and training events
• Provide feedback on the outcome of appraisals of applications, or strategic/business/annual plans as and when required
• Ensure good lines of communication are maintained and that issues raised by organisations and service providers are promptly and professionally dealt with
• Liaise with local City/County Committees and other key stakeholders to support organisations
• Support networking, exchange of good practice, and support the development of organisations through wider linkages networking opportunities
• Identify and provide feedback regarding identified risks and trends and make recommendations regarding supports and training requirements and how issues can be addressed or prevented
• Assist in the collection, collation and analysis of monitoring data arising from the support, appraisal and performance monitoring processes
• Identify and develop good practice case studies on organisations
• Produce formal reports and analysis at the appropriate stages of the appraisal process
• Manage and maintain the appraisal file ensuring that all relevant information is written up and communicated clearly and effectively at each stage of the process
• Undertake reviews of Appeals of Funding decisions submitted by organisations

Interested applicants will meet the following requirements:

• Relevant Third Level qualification (e.g. Degree) in business, finance, community development or equivalent
• Experience in providing business mentoring
• Experience in evaluating business models, financial viability and developing business / actions plans
• Strong understanding and experience of non for profit organisations / community organisations
• Experience in implementing strategies to improve board governance, financial and organisational management and to manage conflicts/disputes
• Experience in evaluating applications for funding or annual / strategic plans
• Experience in the delivery of training and supports in the community / voluntary and/or statutory sectors
• Proficient in MS packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, programme databases and SharePoint portals
• Experience and proficiency in Customer Relations Management (CRM) systems
• Knowledge of workings of the community/voluntary/public sector in particular in the early years and young people sector will be highly desirable
• Drivers licence & provision of car for business purposes is essential

A salary in the region of €50,000 - €55,000 along with benefits will be on offer to the successful candidate.

To be considered, please send a copy of your cv for immediate review to Laura Craughwell at Staffline Recruitment via the enclosed link. For further information or a confidential chat please call Laura directly on 086 1409232.

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