Head of Finance & Corporate Services (NICS)

VANRATH are 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 go in and head up 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 Responsible for 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 For further information on this job, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Robbie Lemon for a confidential chat today. Skills: Belfast Civil Service Public Sector Finance Accountancy Accountant Management Accountant

Location: Belfast, GB

Posted Date: 5/11/2025