Assistant Director of Finance, Belfast

Staffline Group PLC; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial organization in the UK seeks an Assistant Director of Finance to develop and implement financial strategies and budgets. The role involves providing vital financial advice to senior management and ensuring efficient financial performance management. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in financial management, stakeholder engagement, and leadership within a complex organization. This position demands a strategic thinker who can drive improvements and develop staff in line with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience in a senior finance role.
• Demonstrated high level people management and leadership skills.
• Experience in financial services within complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of financial strategy and associated budgets.
• Provide business and financial advice to senior management.
• Monitor financial performance and efficiency programs.

Skills

Financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

People management

Education

Full membership of one of the five professional accounting institutes (CCAB/CIMA)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Director of Finance (Financial Management) will lead, in conjunction with the Director of Finance on the production of a Financial Strategy and the development of associated financial plans which will form the basis for the annual budget setting process and monthly financial performance reporting.

He / she will influence strategic decision making within the Trust through the provision of business and financial advice and support to Directors, Senior Operational Managers and Budget Managers.

He / she will be responsible, in conjunction with the Director of Finance, for the development of the Capital Investment Strategy, its implementation and monitoring.

He / she will be responsible for monitoring financial performance management, efficiency programmes, Value for Money and benchmarking.

He / she will be responsible for developing a financial framework for business cases and their evaluation.

He / she will lead on the development of a Costing and Financial Appraisal System to provide timely, accurate, accessible information based on organisational requirements.

He / she will lead on negotiating with Commissioners on the annual Service & Budget Agreement and producing an annual Financial Plan and associated budgets.

He / she will be a member of the Senior Finance Team which is responsible for determining the strategic direction of the Finance Department and will deputise for the Director of Finance across a range of responsibilities as and when required.

He / she will ensure all staff are developed in line with the organisation's and directorate's needs.

Essential Criteria

Full membership of one of the five professional accounting institutes within the CCAB or CIMA and a minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience within the last 6 years in a senior management

• finance role in a major complex organisation
• with evidence of continuing professional development.

Have delivered against challenging performance and financial management programmes for a minimum of 3 years meeting a full range of key targets and making significant improvements

Hold a current full driving licence, which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post

The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview / selection stage :

Have worked with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation, to achieve successful outcomes for a minimum of 3 years.

Have successfully demonstrated high level people management, governance, leadership and organisational skills for a minimum of 2 years.

Have experience of financial services in a major complex organisation.