Position: Director of FinanceDepartment: Laois County CouncilContext: The Local Government Reform Act (2014) introduced significant changes to the structure of the Irish local authority sector. Following the local elections in 2014, the number of local authorities in Ireland was reduced from 114 to 31.About County Laois: Located in the province of Leinster, County Laois has a population of 91,877 (2022 Census), reflecting an increase of 8% since 2016.Role Overview: An opportunity exists for the position of Director of Finance within Laois County Council. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Director of Finance will lead and manage the finance function within the Authority and may have additional responsibilities in the overall management of the Authority.Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage the finance function.Contribute to the strategic management of the Finance function.Provide a high level of independence and objectivity.Application Process: A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet. Visit www.publicjobs.ie to apply.Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 30th January 2025.publicjobs is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourages applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.Further information can be found in the Candidate Information Booklet available on the www.publicjobs.ie website.The recruitment campaign for this role is managed by the Public Appointments Service.
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