Your newpany
Hays Accountancy & Finance are currently recruiting for an exceptional opportunity to join the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service as an Assistant Director of Financial Management.
The suitable candidate will be a senior finance professional ready to take the lead in shaping financial strategy and performance for a large,plex public sector organisation.
Your new role
As Assistant Director of Financial Management, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy, overseeing budget planning, and ensuring robust financialernance across the organisation. You’ll work closely with executive leadership to influence strategic decisions and lead on capital investment planning, financial performance reporting, and efficiency programmes.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Leading the development of financial strategy and annual budget plans
2. Overseeing monthly financial performance reporting and forecasting
3. Managing capital investment planning and business case evaluation
4. Driving value-for-money initiatives and benchmarking
5. Providing expert financial advice to senior stakeholders
6. Leading and developing a high-performing finance team
7. Deputising for the Director of Finance when required
What you'll need to succeed
8. Full membership of a recognised professional accounting body (CCAB or CIMA)
9. At least 3 years’ post-qualification experience in a senior finance role within a large,plex organisation
10. Proven track record of delivering financial improvements and meeting key performance targets
11. Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning skills
12. Experience in financial services, capital planning, and performance management
13. A valid UK driving licence and access to transport (reasonable adjustments will be made where necessary)
What you'll get in return
14. Apetitive hourly rate
15. Flexible working arrangements
16. A collaborative and forward-thinking team environment
17. The chance to make a meaningful impact on public service delivery