Finance and Business Change Specialist, Galway

Finance and Business Change Specialist– 9 months Contract.

Ballina Co Mayo

The Finance and Business Change Specialist will play a key role within the Finance department, supporting the delivery of system upgrades, re‑procurements, and process improvements.

The role combines strong financial expertise with knowledge of public procurement, project management, and systems change to ensure that financial operations, controls, and technology evolve in line with organisational needs.

Working closely with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams, the specialist will help modernise core finance processes, strengthen governance, and deliver value-for-money outcomes through effective procurement and well‑managed system transformation.

Finance Systems Upgrade and Functionality Improvements

Lead co‑ordination, management and implementation oversight for the finance system upgrades and enhancements, ensuring alignment with organisational reporting and control requirements.

This will involve a number of initiatives including transition of the current on‑prem system to the Cloud; implementation of a commitment accounting module; co‑ordination and management of an external review of the finance function and management and co‑ordination of a new, internal quarterly forecasting process.

Capacity&Capability Support

Provide interim senior‑level capacity within Finance to progress strategic initiatives alongside business‑as‑usual demands.

Payroll Transformation

Evaluate payroll delivery models, including re‑procurement and in‑house provision.

Support the implementation of selected payroll solutions, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Review payroll processes to identify opportunities for improvement and risk reduction.

Business Change&Process Improvement

Identify and deliver process improvements across finance and related business areas.

Support wider business change initiatives aligned to organisational priorities.

Promote continuous improvement and best practice in financial operations.

Procurement and Contracting Support

Support procurement activities relating to finance and business systems, including requirements definition, tender documentation, evaluation participation, and implementation governance.

Other Responsibilities

Undertake additional ad hoc finance and business change activities as required, including potentially across other areas of the Finance and Corporate Services function (i.e. Health and Safety, Data Protection, Procurement, Legal, Business Continuity).

Requirements

A recognised professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience working with public financial reporting frameworks.

Experience in audit or regulated environments.

Knowledge of public service pay agreements and circulars.

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