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Finance Manager

Job Posted: 19 hours ago

Salary: £ 46,049 - 46,049 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Belfast, County Antrim

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Finance Manager - Public Sector | South Belfast
 Salary: £46,049-£50,253 | Hours: 36.5 per week (Mon-Fri)
 Permanent, Full Time 

Brook Street Recruitment is partnering with our South Belfast client to appoint a full time and permanent Finance Manager. This role is with our public sector client in South Belfast - This role will strengthen the College's financial operations, provide high-quality financial insight, and support digital transformation across finance processes.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

Lead the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department and supervise staff.
Oversee payroll, ensuring compliance with regulatory and pension requirements.
Manage cash flow and maximise returns on surplus funds.
Oversee Student Support and Bursary Fund administration.
Process Improvement & Digital Transformation

Review finance processes to improve efficiency and automation.
Support the adoption and optimisation of finance systems and data tools.
Assist in developing KPI dashboards and strengthening financial controls across the College.
Compliance & Governance

Maintain and enhance financial policies, procedures, and controls.
Prepare statutory and sector returns (e.g., DfE, HESA).
Lead on year-end accounts, audit preparation, and capital monitoring.
Support financial risk management and liaise with auditors and insurers.
Strategic Finance

Produce monthly management accounts, forecasts, and financial insights.
Support senior leadership in aligning financial planning with strategic goals.
Prepare annual budgets, long-term forecasts, and provide advice to senior committees.
Stakeholder Engagement

Provide guidance and training to non-finance staff.
Act as a key contact for external bodies (e.g., auditors, Student Loan Company).
Projects & Funding

Review funding applications and monitor financial requirements for funded projects.
Support business cases, economic appraisals, and post-project evaluations.
Leadership

Deputise for the Head of Finance when required.
Promote continuous improvement and support wider College initiatives.

Essential Criteria

Full membership of a UK-recognised accountancy body.
Minimum 3 year's post-qualification experience in finance/accounting.
Strong IT skills and ability to manage a varied workload.
Knowledge of UK HE and/or public sector finance (incl. SORP, funding structures).
Experience with project funding applications, business cases, and evaluations.
To apply: Please send your CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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