Head of Finance & Corporate Services (NICS)

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Head of Finance & Corporate Services to lead a finance team within the Civil Service. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant with public sector experience, offering the chance to provide high-level financial management and ensure robust financial controls. You'll be responsible for financial reporting, budget monitoring, and managing corporate governance across multiple sectors. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will significantly contribute to strategic financial planning and decision-making within Northern Ireland's civil service.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in public sector finance.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and corporate services within ALB.
• Develop and monitor revenue and capital expenditure budgets.
• Manage corporate governance, risk, HR, IT, and procurement.

Skills

Public Sector Accounting

Financial Management

Advanced Excel Skills

Financial Modelling

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA)

Job description

Job Title:

Head of Finance & Corporate Services (NICS), Belfast

Client:

VANRATH

Location:

Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

VANRATH is delighted to be working with a well-known NICS ALB in their recruitment of a Head of Finance & Corporate Services. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with public sector experience to lead a finance team within the Civil Service. The successful candidate will provide high-level financial management, ensure robust financial controls, and support strategic financial planning and decision-making. Key responsibilities include:

• Financial reporting and corporate services within ALB
• Developing and monitoring revenue and capital expenditure budgets
• Delivering and reporting to the Executive and Senior Management Teams
• Reviewing and approving capital projects and business cases
• Managing corporate governance, risk, HR, IT, and procurement
• Leading a team across multiple sectors

Full job specification available upon application.

Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant with a recognized professional body (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA)
• Strong knowledge of public sector accounting standards and financial regulations
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modelling

Salary:

Grade 7 NICS

Application Process:

For further information or to apply for this role, please contact Robbie Lemon for a confidential chat or apply via the provided link. This role offers an excellent opportunity for those interested in accountancy and finance within the Belfast or Northern Ireland civil service sectors.