Head of Finance & Corporate Services (NICS)

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; 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, responsible for high-level financial management and ensuring robust financial controls. The successful candidate will engage with senior management and various stakeholders, driving strategic financial planning and decision-making. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will shape the future of finance in the public sector, offering a unique opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and corporate services within ALB.
• Develop and monitor revenue and capital expenditure budgets.
• Manage a team across multiple sectors.

Skills

Public Sector Finance

Accountancy

Financial Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Budgeting

Corporate Governance

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA)

Tools

Excel

Financial Modelling

Job description

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Head of Finance & Corporate Services (NICS), Glasgow

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Client:

VANRATH

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

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 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 the ability to communicate effectively with senior management and various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Financial Reporting and Corporate Services within ALB
• Developing and monitoring revenue and capital expenditure budgets
• Delivery and reporting to the Executive Team and Senior Management Team
• Reviewing and approving Capital Projects & Business Cases
• Responsible for overall Corporate Governance, Risk, HR, IT, & Procurement
• Managing a team across multiple sectors

Full Job Spec 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

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