Assistant Director of Financial Management in Belfast

Assistant Director of Financial Management

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Agency: MCS Group – Your Specialist Recruitment Consultancy (pay range available upon request).

We are recruiting for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service to secure an Assistant Director of Finance (Financial Management). The role will lead on the production of a Financial Strategy and financial plans within this important public service organisation.

The Assistant Director of Finance will influence strategic decision‑making within the Trust, provide financial advice and support to Directors, Senior Managers and Budget Managers, develop the Capital Investment Strategy, and oversee financial performance efficiency programmes, value for money and benchmarking.

Key responsibilities include developing financial frameworks for business cases and their evaluation, leading the development of a Costing and Financial Appraisal System, contributing to the strategic direction of the Finance Department, deputising for the Finance Director as required, and ensuring finance staff development aligns with organisational needs.

The person

• Full membership of one of the five professional accounting institutes within the CCAB or CIMA and a minimum of 3 years post‑qualified experience within the last 6 years in a senior management finance role in a major complex organisation.
• Demonstrable evidence of professional development.
• Delivered against challenging performance and financial management programmes for a minimum of 3 years, meeting key targets and making significant improvements.
• Hold a current and full driving licence and have access to transport; where a disability prohibits driving, you must have access to transport to meet the needs of the post fully.

The role

• Duration: 6 months
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours per week

To speak with confidence about this opportunity, submit an up‑to‑date CV via the provided link or contact Sam Boles on 02890 490909.

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