Senior Financial Governance Manager

Your new company
Hays are working in partnership with Translink for the appointment of a Senior Financial Governance Manager.

Translink is Northern Ireland's public transport provider, delivering integrated bus and rail services that connect communities across the region and beyond. With over 3,800 employees and millions of passenger journeys each week, it plays a vital role in supporting the economy, sustainability, and everyday travel.
As one of the region's largest employers, Translink offers a collaborative, values-driven environment with a strong focus on investment in people, innovation, and long-term infrastructure development.

Your new role
Reporting to the CFO, you will lead financial governance and assurance across the organisation, strengthening internal controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance. You will play a key role in supporting senior leadership and the Board Audit & Risk Committee, ensuring robust financial stewardship and transparency.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead financial governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks
• Provide expert advice to the CFO and senior stakeholders on governance and compliance
• Oversee fraud prevention processes, investigations, and reporting
• Act as Secretary to the Board Audit & Risk Committee
• Manage internal audit relationships and ensure effective audit delivery
• Lead pensions governance, reporting, and advisory activities
• Deliver performance insights and financial assurance to senior leadership
• Manage and develop the financial governance team

• Qualified accountant (CCAB/CIPFA)
• Strong experience in financial governance, risk, and compliance
• Background in audit, internal controls, or fraud prevention
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and boards
• Knowledge of pensions desirable
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills

• Senior leadership exposure
• Opportunity to shape governance and control frameworks
• High-impact role within a complex, regulated environment