Head of Finance & Corporate Services (NICS)

Head of Finance & Corporate Services (NICS), Swindon, Wiltshire

Client: VANRATH

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

VANRATH is delighted to be working with a well-known NICS ALB in recruiting 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 high-level financial management, ensuring robust controls, and supporting strategic financial planning and decision-making. Key responsibilities include:

1. Financial reporting and corporate services within ALB
2. Developing and monitoring revenue and capital expenditure budgets
3. 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. Leading a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications include being a qualified accountant from a recognized body (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA), with strong knowledge of public sector accounting standards, financial regulations, advanced Excel skills, and financial modelling experience.

Salary: Grade 7 NICS

For further information or to apply for this accountancy & finance role in Belfast or Northern Ireland, please contact Robbie Lemon for a confidential discussion.