Head of Finance & Governance, Risk (Public Sector)

Randstad NV; Ballymena; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexi hours

28 days annual leave

11 statutory days

Home working day (1 day/week)

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Head of Finance, Governance, Risk and Compliance in Ballymena to own the finance function, champion sustainability, governance and stewardship across multi-site operations. You will lead budgeting, financial planning and risk/compliance frameworks in a high‑level strategic capacity.

Reporting to the senior management team, you will present MI to boards and stakeholders, manage a team, and enable robust internal controls while embracing a flexible hybrid working policy.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified CCAB accountant.
• 3+ years leading a finance function with annual budget of £25m+.
• 3+ years in financial planning, reporting or management.
• Experience in risk and governance in a large organisation with budget > £25m or > 250 staff.
• Ability to present high‑level management information to boards and senior stakeholders.
• Flexibility for occasional evening meetings and travel between regional campuses.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the departmental finance team for budget control across operations.
• Develop short, medium and 3-year rolling financial plans and forecasts.
• Produce statutory accounts, annual financial statements and regular management reports.
• Maintain corporate Risk Register and oversee governance, insurance and internal controls.
• Liaise with internal auditors, NI Audit Office and government sponsor departments.
• Supervise treasury operations, banking authorisations and capital asset registers.
• Oversee payroll to ensure statutory compliance with HMRC, tax and pension rules.
• Direct procurement and tendering to align with government schedules and legislation.
• Provide sound financial counsel and governance reports to committees and executives.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budget management

Governance

Risk management

Management reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CCAB qualification

Job description

Randstad is seeking a Head of Finance, Governance, Risk and Compliance in Ballymena to own the finance function, champion sustainability, governance and stewardship across multi-site operations. You will lead budgeting, financial planning and risk/compliance frameworks in a high‑level strategic capacity.

Reporting to the senior management team, you will present MI to boards and stakeholders, manage a team, and enable robust internal controls while embracing a flexible hybrid working policy.