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Employer: Create, national development agency for collaborative arts
Closing Date: 25 Jul 2025 @ 5:00 pm
Location: Dublin 2
Type: Paid Job

Create, the national development agency for collaborative arts,  is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager on a Maternity Cover basis (4 days per week).

The role of Finance Manager is key to the organisation providing quality services to artists and communities across Ireland and the smooth management and administration of the organisation’s work.

The Finance Manager is a busy, varied and collaborative role which presents the successful candidate with an opportunity to make a real contribution to the organisation’s development and to its continued success in supporting artists and communities across Ireland. In particular, it requires someone with a strong aptitude for financial and administrative tasks and good interpersonal skills.

The Salary will be €41,158 per annum (€51,448 full-time equivalent) with a 6-month probationary period. The deadline for applications is 5pm, Friday 25th July 2025.

The Finance Manager will be responsible for the management of the organisation’s financial operations.

Selected Duties

To manage and maintain accounts, budgets, cash flows and appropriate reporting on funded activities
To oversee operations related to financial management and accounting in accordance with current policies – including attending to data entry; filing of documentation; processing payments; bank reconciliations; and maintaining accurate accounting records
To manage the contracts and liaise with the organisation’s suppliers and external contractors
To provide assistance to the Director in the areas of finance, HR, company law and charity governance

As an important liaison between colleagues, diverse artists, communities and external stakeholders, the role requires strong communications skills combined with meticulous handling of financial and administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate has strong financial management experience and a familiarity with the arts and/ or charity sector funding, reporting and compliance. They have proven administrative skills demonstrating the ability to manage financial and technical tasks, display a sound understanding of issues around equality, accessibility and health & safety, and an understanding and appreciation of the role of arts and culture in communities.

Please consult the Job Specification document for further information on the expectations and specifications for this role.

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