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The Head of Finance will direct and be responsible for the financial management of the Centre budget ( >€100m), across multiple funding streams(SFI, EI, EU, Industry & Philanthropy). This new role will have the authority to devise and take action as well as taking responsibility for the financial strategy regarding the diversity and sustainability of the Centre’s funding. In particular, the Head of Finance will be responsible for the financial planning, projection and management of the Centre’s funding. An in-depth understanding of ADAPT’s strategic and long term goals will be required in the execution of the financial function. The Head of Finance will be accountable for providing expertise and strategic input in the delivery of the Centre’s financial goals & objectives. Context The ADAPT Centre, the centre for digital media technology, hosted by the School of Computer Science & Statistics, is seeking to appoint a Head of Finance to lead the finance function across the ADAPT Centre which includes the FinTech SPOKE and Learnovate Technology Centre. Working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment such as ADAPT requires an experienced finance expert with excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. 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. • Applicants must have at [least minimum of 10 years’ experience with at least 5 years post qualification in a large complex organization with multiple stakeholders]. Applicants should clearly address this experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application. • An understanding of the Financial Management processes in a multi-university higher education setting is essential. Particularly desirable is extensive experience in research funding management across national and international agencies and funding organizations within large research Centre’s. • The applicant should give examples of involvement in university research financial management and management of processes for research funding originating from national and international funding agencies. The applicant should indicate what they learned from these processes and how this will help them carry out the responsibilities of the advertised role. • Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems.