Senior Financial Management Accountant

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Hays are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a large public sector organisation for the appointment of a Senior Financial Management Accountant (Band 8A) based in Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join a high-performing finance team, providing strategic financial management support across a complex organisation.

The organisation offers a supportive working environment alongside a range of flexible working options, including homeworking, flexitime and compressed hours.

Your new role

As Senior Financial Management Accountant, you will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive financial management service to designated directorates and supporting the wider financial management of the organisation. Key duties will include:

• Producing monthly management accounts, forecasts and financial reports.
• Providing detailed variance analysis, budgeting support and financial planning advice.
• Supporting scenario planning and costing of service development.
• Advising senior management on financial risks, opportunities and policy initiatives.
• Developing forecasting methodologies and improving financial reporting processes.
• Building strong relationships with budget holders and senior stakeholders.
• Overseeing and developing a small finance team, ensuring high-quality outputs and effective performance management.
• Contributing to organisational financial strategies, policies and service improvements.
• Acting as an authorised approver and providing specialist financial guidance across the organisation.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Full membership of a recognised professional accountancy body (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW, ICAI or ICAS).
• A minimum of 3 years' experience providing financial management or financial accounting information and advice to stakeholders.
• At least 2 years' post-qualification management experience.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering service improvements and driving efficiencies within finance functions.
• The ability to provide clear financial advice to senior leaders and support strategic decision-making.

What you'll get in return

• Band 8A salary of £55,690 - £62,682.
• 37.5-hour working week.
• Flexible working options available, including homeworking, flexitime and compressed hours.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and influence strategic decision-making.
• Ongoing professional development within a large and complex organisation.
• Supportive team environment with excellent career progression opportunities.

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.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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