Finance Manager

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established financial services firm in Belfast is looking for a part-time Finance Manager to oversee financial management processes. This role involves preparing management accounts, leading finance operations, and implementing financial controls. The ideal candidate will be qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA or have equivalent experience, with strong management accounts and IT skills. Competitive salary offered alongside a hybrid working model with flexibility in hours.

Benefits

£50,000-60,000 (FTE) base salary

Flexible/Hybrid working model

Private Medical Insurance

High level of autonomy

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent experience required.
• Experience managing accounts and providing financial insights.
• Strong IT skills for financial management tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management including budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
• Lead day-to-day finance operations such as AP/AR and payroll.
• Implement robust financial controls and policies.

Skills

Management accounts experience

Commercial acumen

Strong IT skills

Education

Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA or Qualified by Experience

Job description

Overview

Finance Manager (Part-Time) - Belfast

MCS Group are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a well-established Financial Services firm to recruit a Finance Manager on a part-time basis (circa 20 hours per week) to join their growing business in Belfast.

The Company

Our client is a Northern Ireland-based financial services company with multiple entities. The business is entering an exciting transitional phase, with a strong focus on governance, financial control, and sustainable growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of the finance function within a regulated environment, working closely with senior leadership and playing a key role in strategic decision-making.

The Rewards

As the successful Finance Manager (Part-Time), you will receive the following:

• £50,000-60,000 (FTE) base salary + extensive benefits;
• Flexible/Hybrid working model (3 days office);
• Private Medical Insurance;
• High level of autonomy and influence across the finance function.

The Role

As the successful Finance Manager (Part-Time), you will report directly to the Managing Director and will be responsible for the following duties:

• Oversee all aspects of financial management including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial planning;
• Preparation of monthly management accounts & reporting packs;
• Ownership for budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial planning processes;
• Lead day-to-day finance operations including AP/AR, payroll, general ledger and intercompany cross-charges;
• Develop and implement robust financial controls, policies and procedures;
• Partner with senior leadership to provide financial insight and support strategic decision-making;
• Other duties as outlined in the full job description.

The Person

The successful Finance Manager (Part-Time) will meet the following criteria:

• Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA or Qualified by Experience;
• Strong management accounts experience;
• Strong commercial acumen;
• Strong IT skills.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the information provided or contact Adam Macklin, Head of Accountancy & Financial Services at MCS Group on 028 9693 5490.

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