Blanaid Cleary

Blanaid Cleary has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Blanaid is currently working as a Financial Controller at Centric Health, a position they started in March 2020. Prior to this, they took a career break from June 2019 to February 2020.

From 2007 to 2017, Blanaid worked at Jigsaw - The National Centre for Youth Mental Health. Blanaid started as a Director of Finance and later took on the role of Director of Finance and Operations. During their time at Jigsaw, they played a vital role in setting up the financial systems, processes, and internal control environment. Blanaid was also part of the leadership team responsible for developing and delivering the organization's strategic plan.

Before Jigsaw, Blanaid worked at Pobal from 2000 to 2007. Blanaid served as a Financial Controller and later became the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme Finance Manager. In these positions, they managed programs on behalf of the Irish government and the EU and was involved in various aspects such as start-ups, strategic partnership management, contract negotiations, and financial management and reporting.

Blanaid began their career as a Trainee Accountant at KPMG Ireland from 1990 to 1994. Blanaid then moved on to work as a Senior Internal Auditor at CB&I for a brief period in 1995.

Blanaid Cleary has a diverse education history. Blanaid obtained a Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics from the National College of Ireland in 2019. Prior to that, they completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Implementation Science at Trinity College Dublin from 2015 to 2016. Blanaid also attended University College Dublin from 2004 to 2005, where they focused on Project and Community Development. Moreover, they hold a certification as a Chartered Accountant from Chartered Accountants Ireland, but the specific details of when they obtained this certification are not provided.