Head of Finance

Randstad NV; Ballymena; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexi hours

28 days annual leave

11 statutory days

Home working day (1 day/week)

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Head of Finance, Governance, Risk and Compliance in Ballymena to own the finance function, champion sustainability, governance and stewardship across multi-site operations. You will lead budgeting, financial planning and risk/compliance frameworks in a high‑level strategic capacity.

Reporting to the senior management team, you will present MI to boards and stakeholders, manage a team, and enable robust internal controls while embracing a flexible hybrid working policy.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified CCAB accountant.
• 3+ years leading a finance function with annual budget of £25m+.
• 3+ years in financial planning, reporting or management.
• Experience in risk and governance in a large organisation with budget > £25m or > 250 staff.
• Ability to present high‑level management information to boards and senior stakeholders.
• Flexibility for occasional evening meetings and travel between regional campuses.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the departmental finance team for budget control across operations.
• Develop short, medium and 3-year rolling financial plans and forecasts.
• Produce statutory accounts, annual financial statements and regular management reports.
• Maintain corporate Risk Register and oversee governance, insurance and internal controls.
• Liaise with internal auditors, NI Audit Office and government sponsor departments.
• Supervise treasury operations, banking authorisations and capital asset registers.
• Oversee payroll to ensure statutory compliance with HMRC, tax and pension rules.
• Direct procurement and tendering to align with government schedules and legislation.
• Provide sound financial counsel and governance reports to committees and executives.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budget management

Governance

Risk management

Management reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CCAB qualification

Job description

Head of Finance, Governance, Risk and Compliance

Randstad has an opportunity available for a Head of Finance, Governance, Risk and Compliance to join the team at a prominent public sector organisation based in Ballymena.

In this key senior leadership role, you will take full ownership of the finance function to champion long-term financial sustainability, robust governance and high standards of stewardship. Working alongside the Senior Management Team, you will direct comprehensive financial planning, oversee major public funding budgets and lead risk and compliance frameworks across multi-site operations. This appointment is ideal for an accomplished, strategic finance leader eager to make an impact within public service while leading an established team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £61,000 to £64,000 per annum.
• 1-year temporary contract offering substantial senior leadership visibility and impact.
• Generous holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave plus a minimum of 11 statutory days.
• Access to a Flexible Working Hours ('Flexi') Scheme.
• Hybrid working policy offering one day per week from home during term time and increased flexibility outside term time.
• Ballymena Location (but open to conversation around one day in another campus).

Requirements

• Fully qualified CCAB accountant.
• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience leading a finance function with responsibility for an annual budget of £25 million or more.
• At least 3 years of post-qualification management experience in financial planning, financial reporting or financial management.
• Proven track record of managing risk and governance within a complex organisation with a budget over £25 million or exceeding 250 staff.
• Proven capability in preparing, interpreting and presenting high-level management information to boards and senior stakeholders.
• Flexibility to attend occasional evening meetings and travel between regional campus sites as required.
• Experience managing budgets exceeding £40 million and knowledge of the Northern
• Candidates will be subject to enhanced vetting / compliance checks including an Enhanced Access NI check due to the nature of this work, this may include a Barred List check for both Children & Vulnerable Adults (depending on the role)

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the departmental finance team to ensure economic and efficient budget management across all operations.
• Formulate short, medium and three-year rolling financial plans alongside annual income, expenditure, cash flow and balance sheet forecasts.
• Produce statutory accounts, annual financial statements and regular management reports in line with audit standards and public sector guidelines.
• Manage and maintain the corporate Risk Register while overseeing comprehensive governance, insurance arrangements and internal control systems.
• Serve as the primary liaison for internal auditors, the Northern Ireland Audit Office and government sponsor departments.
• Supervise treasury operations, banking authorisations, capital asset registers and institutional funding allocations.
• Oversee payroll functions to ensure full statutory compliance with HMRC, tax and pension regulations.
• Direct procurement and tendering activity to guarantee alignment with relevant government procurement schedules and legislation.
• Provide sound financial counsel and present detailed governance reports directly to committee panels and executive directors.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.