Head of Finance & Corporate Services (NICS)

JR United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; 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 role is perfect for a qualified accountant with public sector experience, responsible for high-level financial management and strategic planning. The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, budget management, and corporate governance, ensuring robust financial controls. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in a well-known organization, this position is ideal for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with public sector experience required.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance team and ensure robust financial controls.
• Develop and monitor revenue and capital expenditure budgets.
• Manage Corporate Governance, Risk, HR, IT, & Procurement.

Skills

Public Sector Accounting Standards

Financial Reporting

Advanced Excel Skills

Financial Modelling

Team Leadership

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA)

Job description

Head of Finance & Corporate Services (NICS), Woking

Client: VANRATH

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

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 for 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 within ALB
• Developing and monitoring revenue and capital expenditure budgets
• Reporting to the Executive and Senior Management Teams
• Reviewing and approving Capital Projects & Business Cases
• Managing Corporate Governance, Risk, HR, IT, & Procurement
• Leading a multidisciplinary team

Full Job Specification available upon application.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with a recognized professional 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 other Accountancy & Finance roles in Belfast or Northern Ireland, please contact Robbie Lemon for a confidential discussion.