Finance and Systems Manager

Belfast Zoo; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent local employer in Belfast is looking for a qualified individual to manage financial systems and provide strategic support to various departments. The successful candidate will oversee the efficient operation of financial policies, assist in reporting, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Applicants who contribute to diversity within the workplace are particularly encouraged to apply, including young people and individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants

Commitment to equality of opportunity

Responsibilities

• Manage financial and information systems initiatives within the assigned departments.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to senior management on financial matters.
• Establish and maintain relevant financial policies and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual accounts and financial reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely production of financial information for council reports.

Job description

As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in this job group in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.

And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would also be particularly welcome.

As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer and all applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

Responsible to the relevant Director or other responsible manager for the management, development, coordination, and monitoring of financial and information systems initiatives within the departments listed below.

• Corporate Services
• City and Organisational Strategy
• Corporate HR
• External Affairs, Communications and Marketing
• Finance
• Legal and Civic Services
• Office of Chief Executive

Manage the assigned staff and resources to ensure that the business needs of the listed departments are met in an efficient and cost-effective manner and to work in partnership with the Human Resources Manager in support of this aim.

Provide financial advice, guidance and information to Directors, senior managers and other staff within the listed departments on financial matters to support strategic business decision-making and project control, liaising with the Finance and Resource Department as appropriate.

Establish and maintain relevant financial policies, procedures, and management information systems, as well as to liaise with senior officers in the listed departments on all aspects of finance.

Responsible to the relevant Director for the control of all finance and systems, assisting in the preparation of the quarterly and annual accounts, revenue and capital estimates and all financial reporting to the senior management

Assist the relevant Director and senior management in the coordination and integration of departmental financial planning within the listed departments including the estimates setting, asset and property planning process and efficiency programme.

Assist in ensuring the accurate and timely production of financial information required for council or committee reports, official returns, or for measuring the performance of business support and the listed departments and ensure the timely development of the listed departments business support annual objectives, performance indicators and work programmes within the post holder’s sphere of responsibility .

Assist in keeping under review new developments in all fields relevant to the listed department’s responsibilities and to make recommendations to the relevant Director concerning all changes to policy or procedures and training or other resource requirements necessary for the maintenance of departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

About the department

TheCorporate Services Departmentprovides essentialstrategic and operational support services, ensuring the council operates effectively and efficiently. Key functions include:

Audit, Governance & Risk Services– Ensuring compliance and best practices in corporate governance.

City Innovation– Driving digital transformation and innovation within the council.

Commercial & Procurement Services– Managing procurement and contract oversight.

Digital Services– Providing IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital solutions.

Regional Programmes– Leading the delivery of strategic initiatives such as theBelfast Region City Deal.