About Us
GOAL has responded to the world’s major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 14 countries across the globe with a dedicated team of personnel. While GOAL continues to be an agile first-responder to humanitarian crises, it is also committed to working with vulnerable communities to help them survive crises and support them on the road to recovery.

Job Purpose
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (Head of FP&A) is responsible for all aspects of financial and management reporting, forecasting, planning and analysis for GOAL. As a key member of the Finance Management Team, you’ll work closely with the CFO to provide accurate and timely financial information for the Board of Management and SMT to deliver on the strategic objectives of GOAL and the Finance function.

**Please note this role will be based on our Dublin HQ in Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin**

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Provide strategic leadership of the FP&A function, setting its vision, objectives, and priorities in alignment with GOAL’s global strategy
Understanding of the key challenges of GOAL and how they impact GOAL’s financial position, translating this into forward-looking financial strategies and risk management approaches
Leading the newly created Financial Planning and Analysis function and overseeing financial analysis and reporting
Developing financial models and modelling capabilities within the FP&A function to support monthly cashflow forecasting, quarterly financial forecasting and the annual budget and planning process
Act as a senior advisor to the CEO, CFO, and Board on financial trends, risks, and opportunities, ensuring data-driven insight informs strategic and investment decisions
Monitoring of KPIs and performance trends identifying causes of variances and recommending corrective actions.
Oversee and continuously improve the annual budgeting and long-term planning processes, ensuring alignment with GOAL’s strategic priorities and value-for-money principles.
Lead ad-hoc business performance analysis to assess new opportunities, partnerships and strategic initiatives, including reporting.
Drive the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of global finance systems, processes, and tools to strengthen organisational financial resilience.
Reviewing efficiency/effectiveness of the organisation, leading initiatives to optimise resource allocation and cost efficiency at global level.
Represent GOAL externally with donors, partners, and financial institutions on financial planning, reporting and accountability matters.

Skills & Qualifications

Qualified accountant with significant FP&A and financial leadership experience (including team management)
Proven track record in leading financial strategy, influencing executive decision-making and delivering organisational change and process improvement
Ability to simplify and clarify complex problems, communicating financial information with authority to senior leaders, boards, and external stakeholders.
Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; knowledge of ERP/BI systems highly desirable.
Experience in international, multi-country or complex organisational environment. Industry experience would be beneficial but not essential

**GOAL offers staff flexible working with our hybrid model, we require our HQ employees to work 2 days per week from our office in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin**

We strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement listed. At GOAL we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please just contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment.hq@goal.ie

GOAL commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We foster an inclusive culture where all voices are heard and valued, we are particularly eager to receive applications from women (and other underrepresented groups). We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee or volunteer; or any applicant for employment or volunteering on the basis of age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Accountability within GOAL
A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: 1) Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols; 2) Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area; 3) Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Safeguarding
Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

General Terms and Conditions
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document

Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Job Description