Financial Performance Officer (Public Sector)

MCS Group; Antrim and Newtownabbey District; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Northern Ireland seeks a finance professional to lead financial planning in the public sector. You will oversee budget preparation, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and provide financial insights. Essential qualifications include a degree in finance/accountancy and experience in a computerised accounting environment. This role offers a salary of £48-49k, excellent leave allowance, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Annual salary £48-49k

35 days annual leave

Onsite parking

Key role in strategic financial planning

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in a computerised accounting environment is required.
• Consideration for extensive relevant experience if no formal qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of revenue and capital budgets.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards.
• Deliver budgetary control information and support financial reporting.

Skills

Public sector finance expertise

Budget preparation

Accounting standards compliance

Stakeholder support

Education

Degree in Finance or Accountancy

Member of CcAB recognised body

Job description

The role

Are you experienced in public sector finance and committed to supporting transparent, accountable financial management? This role offers the chance to lead budget preparation, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and provide vital financial insights that enable effective service delivery and long-term community investment.

• Lead Financial Planning: Oversee the preparation of revenue and capital budgets, aligning with strategic plans and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
• Maintain Standards & Compliance: Develop financial policies, ensure adherence to accounting standards, and support robust management accounting practices.
• Capital & Investment Appraisal: Assess the financial impact of capital programmes and conduct appraisals to inform strategic decision-making.
• Management Reporting: Deliver accurate and timely budgetary control information and develop systems for efficient internal and external financial reporting.
• Systems & Ledger Oversight: Maintain and improve financial systems, including ledgers, fixed asset registers, and support service costing.
• Stakeholder Support & Training: Provide financial guidance to managers, deliver training, and participate in committees and selection panels.
• Collaborative & Flexible Working: Work as part of a team to meet evolving demands, support treasury functions, and uphold high standards of service, equality, and compliance.

The Person

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline e.g. Finance, or Accountancy.
• Member by examination of CcAB recognised body OR Consideration will be given to candidates who do not hold the above academic qualification but who can demonstrate extensive relevant experience.
• Experience in a computerised accounting environment.

Desirable

• Experience working in public sector
• Awareness of capital accounting

What's in it for you?

• An annual salary £48-49k
• Excellent annual leave allowance (35 days)
• Hybrid working
• Onsite parking
• An opportunity to play a key role in strategic financial planning and management within a complex public sector environment, contributing to long-term service delivery and community impact.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 02896935508 or on email at [e-mail].

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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