GP Federation Support Unit | Head of Finance & Governance

As the Head of Finance and Governance, you will have responsibility for the finance function, ensure robust governance, and lead a dedicated team. You will also lead on financial planning, ensure compliance, manage risk, and report to the Chief Executive, Board and external agencies. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join our leadership team! About Us Our mission is to deliver innovative healthcare solutions for the benefit of patients across Northern Ireland. Our shared vision, with our member Federations, is improving Primary Care together. The Eastern Federation Support Unit provides corporate services at scale to its member Federations, on a local and regional basis. We offer a range of attractive terms & conditions of employment including: Hybrid working option: currently 3 days in the office (with free onsite parking) and 2 days working from home per week. Pension: Access to the HSCNI Pension scheme: employer contributes an amount equal to 23.2% of your pensionable pay. Holidays: 27 days of annual leave plus 10 days public holidays per annum increasing with service. Essential Criteria: Fully qualified accountant, holding a recognised professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) and be a member of a relevant professional body such as Chartered Accountants Ireland or equivalent. Proven experience of leading and managing staff AND demonstrate at least 3 years post qualifying experience providing direct financial advice to senior professional management to inform financial and business decision making. A minimum of three years experience of successfully providing strategic leadership and direction. The successful candidate must hold a full current driving license (valid in the UK) and have access to a car at the closing date or have ** access to a form of transport which will permit the applicant to carry out the duties of the post in full. (** this relates only to any person who has declared that they have a disability, which debars them from driving). For full job details and all essential and desirable criteria please see the Applicant Information document. The closing date for submission of completed applications is 12 noon, Monday 20th January 2025. Please note application is via our application form, once you click on Apply now, we will be notified, and you will receive an application form by email. Eastern FSU is an equal opportunities employer. Skills: Accountancy Financial Planning Governance Benefits: HSCNI Pension Employee Assistance Programme Hybrid Working