Assistant Director of Finance in Belfast

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Assistant Director of Finance

Location: Belfast

Job Type: Temporary

Duration of booking: Expected to last 6 week’s with possible extension

Proposed start date: ASAP

Pay Rates: £42 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay / £46 per hour Umbrella

Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

An experienced senior finance leader is required to oversee financial management, strategic planning and performance across a large healthcare organisation. The postholder will work closely with the Director of Finance to produce financial strategies, develop long‑term financial plans and support key decision‑making at the Executive level. This role is responsible for ensuring robust financial controls, delivering monthly financial reporting, leading budget planning, and managing relationships with senior stakeholders and commissioners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive financial strategy and associated annual budget planning process.
• Provide expert business and financial advice to Directors, Senior Operational Managers and Budget Holders.
• Oversee monthly financial performance, including forecasting, variance analysis, risk assessment and Value for Money measures.
• Develop and monitor the Capital Investment Strategy, ensuring accurate costing and financial appraisal of business cases.
• Lead on costing models, financial frameworks and budget setting to support strategic plans, recovery plans and efficiency programmes.
• Manage financial performance indicators, benchmarking and efficiency programmes across the organisation.
• Develop, implement and maintain devolved budgetary control and reporting processes.
• Represent finance in strategic meetings and deputise for the Director of Finance where required.
• Provide leadership to finance teams, promoting high standards of governance, training and professional development across the directorate.
• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB or CIMA) with a minimum of 3 years post‑qualification experience in a senior financial management role within a large, complex organisation.
• Proven track record of delivering financial management programmes and meeting key performance targets.
• Experienced in financial reporting, budget management, stakeholder engagement and strategic planning.
• Demonstrable leadership skills, with experience developing staff capability and supporting organisational improvement.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate risk and influence financial decision‑making at Executive level.