Careers in the Department of Finance

The Department of Finance's mission is “to lead in the achievement of the Government’s economic, fiscal and financial policy goals, having regard to the commitments set out in the Programme for Government – Securing Ireland’s Future”.

Our Strategic Goals

In pursuing our Mission, the Department is working for the period 2026-2027 towards achieving the following Strategic Goals:

1. Balanced, sustainable economic growth
2. Sound Public Finances
3. Well regulated, sustainable banking and financial sector
4. International leadership in economic, fiscal and financial decision making
5. Promoting environmentally sustainable economic progress
6. An organisation with a shared sense of purpose where our people are valued, supported and empowered to deliver on our strategy.

Recruitment for the Department of Finance is generally conducted, through open competition, by Publicjobs.

Publicjobs is the centralised provider of recruitment, assessment and selection services for the civil service and is the main access route for candidates interested in joining the public service. All information for any current open positions and information relating to Publicjobs is available on the Public Jobs website.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we aim to attract and retain a diverse, high performing and agile workforce with the capability to deliver on current and future policy objectives.

We pride ourselves in offering:

• excellent opportunities to work in an organisation with a shared sense of purpose where our people are valued, supported and empowered to deliver our strategic goals.
• the opportunity to make a positive difference in Irish society working across a range of policy areas from Banking and International Financial Services, EU & International Affairs, Tax Policy, Economic Analysis and Planning and consideration of economic impacts of key societal issues such as climate change, housing and health.
• a positive working environment with opportunities for flexible working and a full range of learning and development opportunities as well as support for further academic study.