Assistant Director of Finance

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

Sector: Healthcare

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 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.

Essential Requirements:

• 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.