Job Summary:

The Head of Finance Business Partnering will report to the Executive Director Finance and

Services, as part of the Finance Leadership team. They will act as a strategic advisor and

partner to senior managers and budget holders across the organisation. The Head of

Finance Business Partnering will operate as a highly visible leader across the organisation,

supporting senior management to delivery An Garda Síochána’s Strategy and Annual

Service Plans.

Main Duties of the Job:

 Support the planning and delivery of major projects including forecasting,

performance monitoring and budgeting within public sector requirements.

 Provide high quality financial insights to drive effective decision-making and value

for money.

 Promote a culture of financial awareness and fiscal responsibility while

embedding financial considerations into service planning and delivery.

 Bridge the gap between finance and the business operations, providing proactive,

insightful financial analysis, challenging assumptions and helping the business

units achieve their financial objectives and contribute to the overall success of An

Garda Síochána.

 Lead a team that function as the primary finance contacts with the organisation to

understand their strategies, operational challenges, and financial needs, while

highlighting areas of overspending and potential savings to ensure financial

discipline.

 Collaborate closely with senior management to ensure alignment of financial

planning processes, share insights, and support continuous improvement in

forecasting accuracy and financial analysis.

 Facilitate and support key performance review processes, including monthly

reporting, senior management dialogue preparation, and other performance

management cycles.