Director of Finance

Information about the Organisation:

Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council was established in 1994 and is located between

the outer suburbs of Dublin City and the Dublin mountains; with its 17km of coastline,

harbour, attractive towns and villages alongside communities where residents and visitors

enjoy some of the best natural amenities in Ireland. It also has the benefit of unparalleled

access to public transport, employment opportunities, leisure facilities,

education, shopping and an attractive public realm. It is a smart, vibrant county -

attractive, inclusive and accessible to all.    

Supported voluntary and community organisations provide diverse options for

citizens to participate in their local communities, residents’ associations and various sporting

and cultural events. Climate action is high on the Council’s agenda and elected members

have adopted a Climate Change Action Plan setting out ambitious but achievable goals to

continue to address climate change and protect our environment for the future.    

An opportunity now exists in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council for the position of

Director of Finance.

Job Summary/Description:

The Director of Finance supports the Chief Executive in advancing the physical,

economic, social and cultural life of the County and in developing and overseeing the

organisational structures and resources needed to deliver an extensive range of services to

the public in a cost effective and efficient manner.   

 

The Finance Department deals with the short- and long-term financing of the County

Council’s operations, both of a revenue and capital nature.  It leads and manages an

effective and responsive financial service to support service delivery. 

 

The Director of Finance manages large teams and budgets. They will be required to manage

and lead their functional areas in a strategic manner and implement change

programmes.  Organisational innovation and continuous improvement are significant

priorities for Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, as is the development and use of

smart technologies used to enhance service delivery. 

A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine

grounds of the Employment Equality Act.

Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 28 th May 2026

APNI

For more information and to apply: https://bit.ly/APNI_JS_DOFDLRCC