Finance Partner - Operations

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Post Summary

The Finance Partner-Operations, in conjunction with the ASD Finance Partner is responsible for delivering high-quality financial expertise to support the Executive Director in Academic Services Division (ASD), and the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis in Financial Services Division (FSD) along with the heads of function within the Academic Services Division. This temporary role will support stakeholders in all strategic financial planning activities including effective liaison with the FSD. The Finance Partner-Operations will have a dual reporting line to the Executive Director, ASD and the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis in FSD. 

Post status: Specific Purpose Contract

The specific purpose of this employment is to fill a vacancy on a temporary basis, pending the return of the postholder from maternity leave. ​​

Hours of Post: 35 hours per week 

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Administrative 1 (Points 1-3), Salary Scale (€66,838 - €86,463 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd.ie)

How to apply:

In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) that specifically address the following points in their application.

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience with substantial proven experience in an organisation of similar scale. Applicants should clearly address their relevant experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application.

Illustrate, through past examples, their ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team to resolve problems.

Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment may include the delivery of a presentation and may include a test of practical skills.

Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage. Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. Any Applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system.

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Fedelma Mc Namara, Executive Director - ASD E: [email protected]  

Application queries about this post, please email Olivia McTernan, Recruitment Partner at E: [email protected] and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading.

At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war.

Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.