Head of Finance and Corporate Services

Housing Rights; Belfast; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Belfast is seeking an experienced leader to enhance its financial resilience and capacity. The role requires expertise in finance, governance, and team management, along with a proven track record in diversifying income streams. The ideal candidate will lead key support services and drive innovation to meet strategic objectives. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and a standard Monday to Friday work schedule.

Qualifications

• Must hold a third level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Be a part-qualified accountant.
• Minimum of three years' experience in finance and governance.
• Proven track record in diversifying income streams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of key support services.
• Strategic responsibility for finance and diversifying income.
• Ensure effective digital IT infrastructure.
• Drive service innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Strategic Planning

People Management

Change Management

Charity Sector Experience

Education

Third level qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

This is a pivotal position designed to enhance our financial resilience and expand our capacity to meet the increasing demand for our services. Your leadership will be instrumental in guiding the organisation’s strategic direction, ensuring we continue to prevent homelessness, while securing a sustainable future. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for leading the development and delivery of key support services including finance, human resources, IT, facilities, management reporting and governance
• Have strategic responsibility for finance and for diversifying the organisation’s income stream with the objective of creating significantly greater financial independence for the organisation
• Lead continuous improvement, service innovation and development of all aspects of Housing Rights’ work to maximise future opportunities and organisational effectiveness in the delivery of strategic objectives
• Have responsibility for ensuring the digital IT infrastructure of the organisation ensures it supports the delivery of the organisation’s digital strategy

Skills and Qualifications

• Hold a third level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• Be a part-qualified accountant
• Have a minimum of three years’ experience in a senior role, with responsibility for finance and governance with an evidenced track record in diversifying income streams for an organisation
• Have minimum of three years’ experience in successfully managing people or teams to deliver results
• Experience of developing and delivering continuous improvement initiatives and securing staff buy-in to proposed changes
• Experience within charity/voluntary sector

Vacancy ID 1752948 Job ref. HFCS0126 Job Sector Business, Policy and Projects, Accountancy and Finance Area Belfast Location Belfast Salary £61,673 - £64,469 per annum No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 37 Published date 09/01/2026 Closing date 25/01/2026 Worktime 9am-5pm Monday to Friday