Finance Manager

Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance is delighted to be working with a highly respected, values-led organisation seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to join its senior team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who is passionate about driving financial excellence, improving processes, and leading a high-performing finance function. Reporting to a senior corporate services leader, the successful candidate will play a key role in managing day-to-day financial operations, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring strong financial governance across the organisation.

The role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution within an organisation that delivers essential services across Northern Ireland while undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation. Your new role Lead the day-to-day management of the finance department and financial operations. Produce monthly management accounts, financial reports, budgets, and forecasts. Monitor organisational performance against budgets and provide financial analysis to senior management.

Manage cash flow and support long-term financial sustainability. Coordinate year-end accounts preparation and oversee external audit processes. Ensure compliance with financial regulations, statutory requirements, and funding obligations. Oversee payroll processes and key financial controls. Develop and enhance financial systems, procedures, and reporting frameworks. Implement robust governance, risk management, and internal control measures. Lead, motivate, and develop finance team members through effective people management.

Support organisational quality and continuous improvement initiatives. Deputise for senior finance leadership when required. What you'll need to succeed Minimum of 3 years' experience in a finance management position. Proven experience preparing management accounts, budgets, and financial forecasts. Experience managing year-end accounts and external audit processes. Previous staff supervision or management experience. Strong knowledge of financial controls, governance, and risk management.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using accounting software. Desirable Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent). Knowledge of VAT, payroll taxation, and relevant HMRC requirements. Experience managing grant-funded or publicly funded programmes. Experience using Sage 200 or a similar ERP system. What you'll get in return Up to a 9% employer contribution, employee's 8% contribution.

Death in service benefit 25 days per year plus statutory holidays (increasing to 28 days after 5 years' service; up to a maximum of 30 days pro rata). Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. Opportunity to join a respected organisation delivering impactful services across Northern Ireland What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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