Assistant Director of Finance (Charity/Belfast) VANRATH are delighted to be working in partnership with a leading Charity to recruit an Assistant Director of Finance (Financial Planning& Performance) to take on a key role within the organisation and sit as part of the Leadership Team. Reporting to the Group Finance Director they key purpose of the role is to lead a the finance team in playing in key role in driving the Financial Performance of the Group by working closely with the Business, providing Key Financial Information & Insights and providing Commercial Finance Leadership, Support & Challenge. Rewards: Competitive salary and benefits package. Flexible/Hybrid working A supportive and collaborative working environment. Key Responsibilities: Key member of the FLT providing direction to the Finance Team, build a high performing Team, promote a culture of One Team and deliver a joined-up, first class service to the business Manage, develop, motivate and support the people within the Financial Planning & Performance team Provide Commercial Finance Leadership, Support & Challenge across key stakeholders of the Organisation Contribute to the development of Strategic Financials for the Group, working closely with the Group Finance Director Help manage the Financial Performance of the Group against Targets by ensuring Key Financial Risks & Opportunities are identified and appropriate action plans are in place Work closely with key stakeholders across the organisation to help ensure the financials are joined-up with and owned by the Business Manage the Budget and Forecasting initiatives (including reporting) across the organisation to set stretching and achievable Targets to deliver growth Manage Cashflow by providing Cashflow Forecasts over appropriate timeframes Provide financial support and challenge around investments / business cases, including pricing, retention of existing business and new business opportunities Lead the timely & accurate production of Financial MI, including KPIs, key findings and insights to help manage the financial performance of the organisation Lead delivery of the relevant financial reporting to Commissioners and support the external audit through provision of analysis as appropriate. As a key user of the Finance systems, identify opportunities to improve how the Finance systems could be used (existing & new) within and outside of Finance Identify and implement improvements to improve the efficiency & effectiveness of key processes within the Financial Planning & Performance Team Support the Finance Director as appropriate The Person: Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) ideally with a minimum of 3 years PQE and strong technical accounting experience Successfully leading, developing and supporting people and building high performing teams Experience in producing, analysing & presenting financial information to drive good financial performance Proven experience of budget preparation and consolidation, monitoring, and financial forecasting. Proven track record of working with diverse stakeholders to deliver results Production, analysis and presentation of key financial information Strong ICT skills, in particular Microsoft Excel (for financial modelling & analysis) and working with financial systems For further information on this vacancy, or any other Senior Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link below or contact Joanne Gordon for a confidential chat today. Skills: Financial Controller Finance Manager Head of Financial Charity Benefits: bonus + benefits