Are you a Senior Accountant with proven experience of delivering across multi-disciplined teams, while maintaining overall accountability for the financial governance of the organisation? What's in it for you? £61,673 - £64,469 Permanent contract General Annual Leave NICS Pension Scheme Flexible and hybrid working Career and personal development Engaging, meaningful leadership role About your next employer VANRATH are delighted to be exclusively partnered The Labour Relations Agency (LRA) in their recruitment of a Director of Finance, People and Governance, on a permanent basis. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the post-holder will contribute to the development of Agency policy and the delivery of the Corporate Plan to improve employment relations (both internally and externally), promote best employment practice and resolve workplace disputes through the delivery f quality, impartial and independent services. The Labour Relations Agency (LRA) in Belfast is the leading organisation for promoting positive workplace relations across Northern Ireland. We provide impartial advice, guidance, and support to employers, employees, and trade unions, helping to prevent and resolve workplace disputes through expert conciliation, mediation, and arbitration services. Our work strengthens fair employment practices, improves organisational culture, and ensures smoother, more productive working environments. Joining the LRA means contributing to a respected public-service team dedicated to building better workplaces for everyone. Full Job Description available on request About you Applicants must have successfully completed the professional examinations and be a full, current member of one of the bodies listed below Chartered Accountants Ireland The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland. Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Chartered Institute of Management Accountants The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland of Chartered Accountants in Scotland Applicants must, have at least three year's post qualification experience gained in the last 8 years, in a finance related environment, in all the following areas: financial reporting, planning, budget management, and audit processes management accounting and the production of financial accounts including managing and presenting complex financial and management information at senior management, board or ministerial level to inform decisions; and developing and maintaining effective organisational governance, policy frameworks and risk management in line with legislative compliance and recognised good practice, including procurement and contract management. Applicants must have at least three years gained in the last 8 years relevant experience in the following area: Managing or delivering a HR or People function with the support of a HR team Applicants must have at least three years gained in the last 8 years relevant experience in the following areas: developing and delivering effective organisational strategy in relation to one or more non-finance related corporate functions such as Information Communications Technology, Business Intelligence, or other experience of leading and managing a team in the delivery of a range of effective corporate functions (not limited to finance). What you'll do Member of the Senior Leadership Team and contributor to strategic and operational delivery Attendance at Board meetings and ensuring effective secretariat support to the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee and Finance and Personnel Committee. These include the preparation and presentation of papers regarding the Directorate. Effective leadership and management of the Directorate's staff and resources in line with the Agency's values and the principles of Investors in People. Effective development and management of the Directorate's (business support; communications, finance; human resources; information and communications technology; premises, facilities and service management; and statutory compliance) to meet customer/stakeholder needs. Effective leadership and management of Finance People and Governance staff and resources in line with the Agency's values and the principles of Investors in People. Effective development and management of the Directorates Services (business support; communications, finance; human resources; information and communications technology; and statutory compliance) to meet customer/stakeholder needs. For further information on this role, or any other Accountancy & Finance opportunities in Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Dan Morgan for a confidential conversation. INDSF Skills: Director of Finance Director of Corporate Services Head of Finance Grade 7 Accountant Senior Accountant Benefits: Work From Home