Finance Manager
Elaine is a highly skilled Finance Manager with over 25 years’ experience working in both the NGO sector and private practice. She qualified as a member of Certified Public Accountants in 1998. Working in Shine since 2007, she oversees the financial operations and strategic budgeting processes to support the organisation's mission of promoting mental health. She works closely with leadership and other departments to ensure efficient allocation of resources, financial transparency, and sustainability, enabling the organisation to provide vital mental health services to individuals and communities. Passionate about the intersection of finance and social impact, Elaine uses her expertise to strengthen the organisation’s ability to achieve its goals while maintaining financial health.
In addition to financial management, Elaine is committed to helping Shine navigate financial challenges and opportunities, ensuring the long-term success of its vital work in mental health support, advocacy and education.
Elaine received a Diploma in Human Resource Management with the Institute of Public Administration in 2013. She is passionate about staff welfare and fostering a positive working culture at Shine.
Outside of her busy work schedule she is a member of Waterstown Warriors running club and enjoys running on a weekly basis with her biggest achievement to date been the completion of the Dublin City Marathon in 2019.