Chief Financial Officer

Are you energised by the thought of working in an organisation that supports people and communities to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice? Do you love the idea of working in a global organisation with an inclusive and collaborative culture? Then Trócaire wants to hear from you! Read on for more details about this exciting opportunity.

The Opportunity

Trócaire’s Chief Financial Officer is a senior strategic leader responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation’s global financial strategy, ensuring integrity, sustainability, and robust governance across its multi‑country operations; the role oversees all financial planning, reporting, risk management, internal controls, systems transformation and treasury, while acting as a business partner to the Board and Executive Leadership Team, and leading a high‑performing global finance function aligned with Trócaire’s mission, values, and safeguarding commitments.

About Trócaire 

Trócaire is an International NGO. We work with local partners in the world’s most at-risk communities and with people in Ireland to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they create. Together we bring about positive and lasting change for a just world. 

Trócaire works in up to 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. We work towards five goals:  

• Promote Access to Justice;

• Achieve Climate & Environmental Justice;  

• Ensure Women & Girls’ Protection, Voice & Influence;  

• Save Lives and Protect Human Dignity and  

• Mobilise the Public on the island of Ireland to achieve Global Justice. 

Do you want to know more about Trócaire, the organisation? Find out more at www.Trócaire.org

The role reports to the Director of Corporate Services. It involves management of a finance team of approximately 13 staff, with oversight and support for around 15 country‑based Finance & Administration Managers

Key objectives of the role include driving organisation‑wide financial transformation and initiatives, enhancing internal controls and risk frameworks across diverse country programmes, strengthening multi‑year financial planning aligned with Trócaire’s strategic objectives, and building a finance team culture rooted in accountability, innovation, and the organisation’s mission and values.

Candidates must be a qualified Chartered or Certified accountant and have a minimum of eight years’ post‑qualification experience. Core technical strengths include robust financial accounting capability; extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis; a strong track record in risk management and compliance; plus the ability to influence at executive and Board level. Candidates must also possess excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder‑engagement skills, strong project‑management and change‑leadership capability, and high IT proficiency.

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What we can offer you:

Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits including pension scheme and life assurance.

The role is based in Maynooth or Belfast with hybrid work, but up to 2-3 days per week expected onsite in Maynooth office.

International travel is expected approximately twice per year.

Closing date for applications is Friday 20th March 2026

Safeguarding Programme Participants-Children & Adults

Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse, and has clear expectations of all staff. Please ensure to click here for more information on Trócaire’s safeguarding policies.

We welcome diverse applicants to join our inclusive workforce.

Trócaire is an equal opportunities employer. We are an organisation that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to bring their experiences and perspectives to Trócaire.

Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities can be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application or by contacting hr@Trócaire.org. See our Diversity and Inclusion statement here