Director of Finance and Corporate Services

MCS Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

MCS Group is seeking a Director of Finance and Corporate Services for a Belfast-based Public Sector organisation at a transformative time. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional strategic leadership, with responsibilities spanning finance, governance, and operational excellence, requiring a proven background in managing complex corporate functions.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

30 days' annual leave plus 10 public holidays

Health and well-being support

Investment in professional development

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience at Director or senior management level in a complex organisation.
• A strong track record in financial strategy and corporate governance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to public service values.

Responsibilities

• Shape and oversee corporate functions including Finance, ICT, and Risk.
• Lead transformational change through innovation and embed a high-performing culture.
• Advise executive boards on strategic and operational matters.

Skills

accounting

corporate services

strategy

finance

financial management

governance

operational excellence

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

At a pivotal time of transformation, MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a Belfast-based Public Sector organisation as they seek to appoint an outstanding strategic leader to serve as its Director of Finance and Corporate Services.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and as a core member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will shape and oversee the delivery of the organisation's corporate functions. This includes strategic leadership of Finance, ICT, Estates, Risk and Security, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and long-term sustainability. Your role will be essential in embedding robust governance frameworks and enabling high-impact service delivery through innovative and resilient organisational practices.

The Director of Finance and Corporate Services must demonstrate exceptional strategic leadership and a proven track record of managing complex corporate functions to deliver high-impact, value-driven services. This role requires the ability to lead transformational change through innovation, embed a culture of continuous improvement, and build high-performing teams that drive operational excellence and organisational resilience. Through a commitment to high ethical standards and a trauma-informed approach, the organisation aims to foster trust, engagement, and healing within affected communities.

Who We're Looking For

You will be a qualified accountant and an established senior leader with:

• At least five years' experience at Director or senior management level in a complex organisation, leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• A strong track record in financial strategy, corporate governance, digital transformation, and estates management.
• A proven ability to navigate the challenges of balancing governance requirements with the development of a purpose-driven, high-performing culture.
• Experience advising executive boards or senior stakeholders on strategic and operational matters.
• You will also possess excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgement, and a commitment to public service values including integrity, accountability, and respect.

Benefits

• The salary range for this opportunity will range between £100,000 - £115,000
• Generous pension scheme.
• 30 days' annual leave, plus 10 public holidays.
• Health and well-being support, including occupational health services.
• Investment in professional development, including study leave and secondment opportunities.

Select 'Apply Now' to request a Candidate Pack for this transformational opportunity, or email

Applications will close on Wednesday 18th June 2025 at 12pm. Please allow enough time to complete a cover letter detailing how you meet the criteria in the Candidate Pack, along with an up-to-date, tailored CV for this Director of Finance and Corporate Services opportunity.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Peter Stevens, Head of Research and Executive Recruitment at MCS Group on , or please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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Skills:
accounting corporate services strategy finance financial management governance operational excellence