Jobs at Fota Wildlife Park

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Fota Wildlife Park a not-for-profit organisation, is part of the Zoological Society of Ireland, and is located on 100 acres at Fota Island 10km east of Cork City. With an annual attendance of 430,000 visitors, our vision is to inspire people to understand and conserve the biodiversity of our natural world. The Park’s core values of conservation, education and research have ensured that we are uniquely placed to foster greater public understanding of the threats to plant and animal habitats and decreasing global biodiversity.

Fota Wildlife Park has made considerable investment in the past 10 years upgrading its infrastructure including an indoor Giraffe viewing area, the Madagascan Village and the Asian Sanctuary which opened in 2015 and features Asian lions, Sumatran tigers, and Indian rhino.

Open Vacancies

  • Financial Controller

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Financial Controller - Fota Wildlife Park, Cork

Full-time | Permanent

Fota Wildlife Park is one of Ireland’s most iconic visitor attractions and conservation organisations, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors each year while championing wildlife conservation, education, and sustainability.

We are now seeking an exceptional Financial Controller to join its Senior Management Team. Reporting to the Park Director, the Financial Controller will lead all financial, accounting, compliance, and governance functions, and provide expert financial advice to Senior Management, the Board of Governors, and Board Sub-Committees.

 

 Key Responsibilities

  • Lead external and internal audit processes.
  • Responsible for building the operational and capital budget for Management, Committee, and Board review.  
  • Prepare timely management accounts and financial reports for Senior Management, the Finance, Audit & Risk (FAR) Committee and Board.
  • Provide day-to-day internal financial analysis support to all departments.
  • Oversee procurement, third-party contracts, payroll, pensions, and financial risk management.
  • Manage government grants, donations, sponsorship income, and compliance with funding conditions.
  • Ensure compliance with Revenue Commissioners, Companies Registration Office, and Charities Regulator.
  • Provide advice internally in administrative areas such as insurance and legal.
  • Act as site point of contact for IT.
  • Lead and develop the Finance team.

About You

  • Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA).
  • Minimum 7 years’ financial management experience, including leadership roles.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Good understanding of an internal IT network infrastructure and ERP systems proficiency.
  • Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector is desirable.

 

Why Join Us?

  • Senior leadership role with strategic influence.
  • Unique working environment in a values-driven organisation.
  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Online Applications Only - Closing Date Friday, 16th January 2026

 

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