Head of Finance & Corporate Services (NICS)

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Finance & Corporate Services to lead their finance team. This pivotal role involves high-level financial management, ensuring robust controls, and supporting strategic planning. The ideal candidate will have public sector experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior management. Join this dynamic team and contribute to impactful financial decision-making in the Civil Service. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to make a significant difference in public sector finance.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong public sector experience.
• Deep understanding of public sector finance and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial reporting and corporate services.
• Developing and monitoring revenue and capital budgets.
• Managing corporate governance and risk.

Skills

Public Sector Finance Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Effective Communication

Advanced Excel Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA)

Tools

Financial Modelling

Job description

Head of Finance & Corporate Services (NICS), Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client:

VANRATH

Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester, 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 role for a qualified accountant with public sector experience to lead a finance team within the Civil Service. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing high-level financial management, ensuring robust financial controls, and supporting strategic financial planning and decision-making. This position requires a deep understanding of public sector finance, strong analytical skills, and effective communication with senior management and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for financial reporting and corporate services within ALB.
2. Developing and monitoring revenue and capital expenditure budgets.
3. Delivery and reporting to the Executive and Senior Management Teams.
4. Reviewing and approving capital projects and business cases.
5. Managing corporate governance, risk, HR, IT, and procurement.
6. Managing a team across multiple sectors.

Qualifications:

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

Salary:

Grade 7 NICS

Application Process:

For more information or to apply, please use the 'Apply now' button or contact Robbie Lemon for a confidential chat. A full job specification is available upon request.

Additional Notes:

Please note that if you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, you may need a work permit. Refer to our Blog for more information. Do not provide bank or payment details when applying. All applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button.

Created on 02/05/2025 by JR, United Kingdom