Finance Manager NICS (Exclusive Permanent Opportunity)

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Finance Manager to lead their finance team in Belfast. This role involves providing high-quality financial information for planning and managing expenditures, alongside producing financial and management accounts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and financial management, with a focus on budget management and team leadership. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a key public sector organization, offering a comprehensive benefits package and a chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Full NICS package

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years in accounting or financial management, with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in the public sector is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present monthly management accounts to the Executive Team.
• Provide financial support to budget holders and maintain relationships with auditors.
• Lead the finance team to produce accurate financial and management accounts.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budget Management

Team Leadership

Accounting Standards

Statistical Analysis

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA)

Job description

Finance Manager NICS (Exclusive Permanent Opportunity), Belfast

Vanrath is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a Civil Service ALB to recruit a Finance Manager for their Belfast-based finance team.

The Finance Manager will provide high-quality financial information to plan, manage, and account for expenditure using financial reporting and management information systems. They will also lead the finance team to produce financial and management accounts, and advise on budget management.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and present monthly management accounts to the Executive Team.
2. Provide accurate and timely financial and statistical returns.
3. Complete financial exercises commissioned by the sponsoring Department.
4. Set, monitor, and report on performance against budgets.
5. Provide financial support to budget holders.
6. Produce and review monthly and year-end financial accounts.
7. Maintain good relationships with Internal Auditors and NIAO.
8. Prepare input for whole of government accounts.
9. Provide effective leadership to the Finance team.

Qualifications:

Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years in accounting or financial management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. Experience in the public sector is highly desirable.

Professional Certifications: Qualified accountant with a recognized professional body (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA).

Benefits:

Full NICS package and benefits. For more information or to apply, contact Robbie Lemon for a confidential chat.