Assistant Finance Projects and Reporting Manager (33K)

A leading public sector employer based in Belfast are recruiting a Assistant Finance Projects and Reporting Manager to join their team on an initial temporary contract for 12 months, with potential for extension. If this sounds like it might be of interest to you, please apply for more information.

Salary/ Benefits

In order to attract the very best talent on the market a generous remuneration package is on offer based on experience plus a range of benefits including:

• £32,938
• Initial 12-month contract with view to extension
• Comfortable working environment
• Hybrid work from home/office model ongoing

Client

A leading Public Sector organisation is currently recruiting a Assistant Finance Projects and Reporting Manager to join their team based in Belfast City Centre for an initial 12 month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an employer with an excellent reputation in the local market and who provide an essential service to the local community.

The postholder will support the Finance Projects and Reporting Manager to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the Finance Systems Development and provide a lead role in systems projects and financial reporting within the Finance Division.

The Ideal Person

• A degree or equivalent level qualification in a relevant subject (such as IT or accounting) and a minimum of 1 years' relevant experience in a Business Improvement / Financial Systems environment.

or

• Foundation papers of a CCAB Accounting Body and a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience in a Business Improvement / Financial Systems environment.

or

• Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development/experiential learning and a minimum of 3 years' working within a Business Improvement / Financial Systems environment.

Can demonstrate significant relevant experience of experience of:

• Developing financial reports for Senior Management to tight timescales using Business Intelligence Tools e.g. Business Objects/PowerBI.
• Taking a lead role in significant business improvement projects.

Candidates must also demonstrate significant relevant experience in at least 2 of the following areas:

• Experience in the implementation and/or development and/or maintenance of financial management systems.
• Experience in developing Complex Excel spreadsheet models to suit business requirements.
• Experience in implementing new business processes within a Finance environment, ensuring appropriate controls and enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

1. To support the Finance Projects and Reporting Manager to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of Financial Systems Development and provide a lead role in systems projects and financial reporting within the Finance Division.

2. To carry out project work as directed by the Finance Projects and Reporting Manager using the principles of good project management and in line with Housing Executive practice.

3. Proactively explore opportunities to develop and expand the service provided with the aim to continually ensure high quality assurance processes, systems, customer service and or management information etc.

4. To deliver appropriate training to the Finance Division as and when required.

5. To assist in the management the Finance Systems and Compliance team according to the principles of performance management, attendance management and personal development.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jamie Gault in the strictest confidence.

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