Head of Finance & Corporate Services (NICS)

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Finance & Corporate Services to lead a finance team within the Civil Service. This pivotal role requires a qualified accountant with public sector experience and strong analytical skills. The successful candidate will ensure robust financial controls, support strategic financial planning, and communicate effectively with senior management. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a well-known organization while managing a diverse team across multiple sectors. If you are passionate about public sector finance and looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with public sector experience.
• Strong knowledge of public sector accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial reporting and corporate services.
• Overseeing corporate governance, risk, HR, IT, and procurement.

Skills

Public Sector Finance

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Communication

Budget Management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA)

Tools

Advanced Excel

Financial Modelling

Job description

Job Title:

Head of Finance & Corporate Services (NICS), Bradford

Client:

VANRATH

Location:

Bradford, 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. The 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. Review and approval of Capital Projects & Business Cases
5. Overseeing Corporate Governance, Risk, HR, IT, & Procurement
6. Managing a team across multiple sectors

Full Job Specification available upon application.

Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant with a recognised professional accounting 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

Additional Information:

For further details or to apply for this or similar accountancy & finance roles in Belfast or Northern Ireland, contact Robbie Lemon for a confidential discussion. Skills required include Belfast Civil Service, Public Sector Finance, Accountancy, Management Accountant, and Work Abroad.

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Do not provide bank or payment details when applying. Applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button. This job was created on 02/05/2025 by JR, United Kingdom.