Head of Finance & Corporate Services (NICS)

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; 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 to ensure robust financial management and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will oversee corporate governance, manage a multidisciplinary team, and report to senior management. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to significant financial decision-making and organizational success. If you're ready to make an impact in the public sector, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with a recognized professional body.
• Strong knowledge of public sector accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance team within the Civil Service.
• Oversee corporate governance, risk management, HR, IT, and procurement.
• Develop and monitor revenue and capital expenditure budgets.

Skills

Public Sector Finance

Accountancy

Management Accountant

Advanced Excel Skills

Financial Modelling

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA)

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Head of Finance & Corporate Services (NICS), Chelmsford

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Client:

VANRATH

Location:

Chelmsford

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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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 role is ideal for a qualified accountant with public sector experience to lead a finance team within the Civil Service. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-level financial management, ensuring robust financial controls, and supporting strategic financial planning and decision-making. Key responsibilities include:

• Financial reporting and corporate services management within ALB
• Developing and monitoring revenue and capital expenditure budgets
• Reporting to the Executive and Senior Management Teams
• Reviewing and approving capital projects and business cases
• Overseeing corporate governance, risk management, HR, IT, and procurement
• Managing a multidisciplinary team

Full job specifications are available upon application. Qualifications required include:

• 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 financial modelling experience

Salary: Grade 7 NICS

For further information or to apply for this role, contact Robbie Lemon for a confidential chat today.

Skills: Belfast Civil Service Public Sector Finance Accountancy Accountant Management Accountant