Financial Performance Officer

VanRath; Antrim; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking an Interim Financial Performance Officer in Antrim for a public sector organization. This role involves financial planning, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and developing corporate financial strategies. Candidates should have a degree in finance or a related field, along with relevant experience. An immediate start and a 6-month contract are available.

Benefits

Immediate start available

Potential for contract extension

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Finance or Accountancy.
• Consideration for candidates with 4+ years' relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Control revenue and capital estimates for spending plans.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Calculate financial impacts of capital programs.
• Develop Corporate Financial Plan aligned with strategy.
• Conduct financial planning and investment appraisals.
• Participate in evaluations of revenue and capital schemes.
• Develop management accounts function systems.

Skills

Financial Planning

Accounting Standards

Investment Appraisal

Financial Reporting

Education

Degree in Finance or Accountancy

CIPFA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Overview

VANRATH are delighted to be recruiting for a Financial Performance Officer to join a Public Sector business in Antrim on an interim basis.

What’s in it for you

• 37 hours per week
• Immediate start available
• Interim contract for c.6 months

About your next employer

VANRATH are delighted to be working with a very well known public sector organisation in Antrim who are currently recruiting a Financial Performance Officer to join the Finance & Governance department where you will report directly to the Head of Finance. As a member of the Financial Services Team you will be tasked with contributing to the delivery of the Financial Services Business Plan.

This is an interim contract role for 6 months initially, with the potential for extension.

Interviewing immediately.

About you

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline e.g. Finance, or Accountancy
• Member by examination of CcAB recognised body. Consideration will be given to candidates who do not hold the above academic qualification but who can demonstrate at least 4 years' relevant experience.

What you\'ll do

• To control the preparation of revenue and capital estimates to enable the business to agree spending plans.
• Responsible for ensuring accounting standards are adhered to through setting policies and procedures and providing financial guidance to all levels of management.
• Responsible for the calculation of the financial impact of the capital programme on the rates and on the long-term financial strategy.
• Develop and Produce the Corporate Financial Plan in alignment with the strategic planning process and corporate plan.
• Conduct financial planning and investment appraisal exercises to provide information to management for planning and decision-making purposes.
• To participate in post project evaluations of revenue and capital schemes.
• Develop the management accounts function systems to ensure that the demands of external and internal reporting are met as effectively and efficiently as possible.
• Ensure that Management Accounting practices and procedures are in compliance with current legislative requirements and best practice.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Robbie Lemon in the strictest confidence