Finance Manager -Belfast £46,049 - £50,253 per annum 36.5 Hours Per Week | Full Time Monday -Friday | Hybrid 2 Days WFH | Excellent Annual Leave & Pension* Closing date: Wednesday 26th November at 12 noon Hays is working in partnership with a prestigious college in Belfast, in the appointment of a full time and permanent Finance Manager. This is an excellent and rare opportunity for a fully qualified Accountant with at least 3 years' post qualification. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the key purpose of this role is to enhance the operational financial management of the College, ensuring timely, accurate, and insightful financial information supports decision-making. The role will assist in continuous improvement, digital transformation, and automation across finance processes, contributing to the College's strategic goals and operational excellence. Operational Oversight - Oversee the day-to-day operational functions of the Finance Department, including the supervision of staff ensuring high standards of performance and service delivery (including overseeing payroll operations). Process Review & Automation - Review of finance workflows to identify any inefficiencies and implement more streamlined solutions where applicable. Compliance & Governance - Ensure robust financial controls, policies, and procedures are in place and adhered to across the College and continue to monitor, develop, refine and implement new policies and procedures as required Strategic Financial Management - Lead the preparation of timely monthly management accounts, reconciliations, budget forecasts, financial statements with clear commentary and actionable insights ensuring that an effective system for budgetary control is in place. Project & Funding Support - Review of project funding applications and monitor and manage the financial reporting requirements associated with a range of funded projects including the monitoring of expenditure against budgets and ensuring funder returns and claims are submitted as required. Leadership & Deputisation - Deputise for the Head of Finance as required and support the Senior Team A full job description is available upon request About you!At least three years' post qualification experience working in a finance/accounting environment, to include:(a) Experience in the production of annual statutory financial statements and regular management accounts.(b) Preparation of annual budgets(c) Experience of developing and improving financial systems, policies, procedures or financial controls.(d) Experience of supervising staff within a financial is desirable that you have knowledge of the UK HE and/or public sector environment including SORP based accounting, funding structures, administrative systems and external environment. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Management Accounts Finance Manager Finance Benefits: 45-50000