Interim Director of Finance

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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Northern Ireland
  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time
  • Specialism

    Senior Finance Qualified
  • Industry

    Government & Public Services
  • Pay

    61,673 - 64,469
  • Closing date

    25 Dec 2025

Interim Director of Finance

Your new company

Hays are working in partnership with a Non-Departmental body for the interim appointment of Director of Finance and Corporate Services- this is an immediate start and the director will report directly in to the CEO and will undertake direct management of staff.


Your new role

  • To oversee the finance function, ensuring proper administration of financial affairs; advising and assisting the Chief Executive and other Directors on budget and financial planning strategies; monitoring and revising the budget in line with changing demands and projected out-turns; and preparing the annual financial statements.
  • to oversee all aspects of internal and external audit of the financial affairs in line with best practice governance and accountability;
  • to ensure effective control and management of the Council’s income and expenditure;
  • to ensure the provision of meaningful, accurate and timely management accounting and performance measurement information to the Chief Executive.
  • to manage all tendering and procurement activity in accordance with relevant government and guidelines and legislation.


What you'll need to succeed

Have successfully passed the final professional examinations and be a full, current member of one of the professional bodies detailed below:
a. Chartered Accountants Ireland;
b. The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland;
c. The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales;
d. The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants;
e. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants;
f. The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy;
g. The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland

A minimum of 3 years full-time post-qualification experience gained within the last 5 years at a senior level in an organisation with a record of success in financial management linking service delivery to strategic objectives.


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