Senior Financial Governance Manager – Leading Public Sector Body – Belfast City Centre
Elevate your career by joining a dynamic organisation committed to excellence in financial governance and corporate integrity. Our client, a leading organisation within the public sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Governance Manager to provide strategic oversight and expert leadership in safeguarding financial integrity and ensuring compliance across the organisation.
Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive pension scheme options
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Flexble/Hybrid working (2 days office)
- Healthcare and wellness benefits
About your next employer:
This esteemed organisation operates at the forefront of public sector services, supporting vital community initiatives and ensuring transparent, accountable governance. With a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, they foster innovation within a large, well-established team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role offers exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence key strategic decisions in a reputable, top-tier organisation.
About you:
- Full member of a CCAB body (Chartered, Certified, Public Finance etc.)
- At least 3 years’ post-qualification experience in financial management, with a focus on governance, risk management, and fraud prevention
- Knowledge of pension schemes and experience working within public sector or politically sensitive environments
- Excellent IT skills, particularly MS Word and Excel
- Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills
- Proven leadership ability with a collaborative approach
- Ability to work autonomously and handle multiple priorities effectively
What you’ll do:
- Lead and advise on all aspects of financial governance, internal controls, and risk management
- Support and strengthen the organisation’s fraud prevention framework and conduct investigations
- Act as Secretary to the Board Audit and Risk Committee, organising meetings, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with governance codes
- Oversee pension schemes administration and compliance, providing strategic advice on pensions policy and regulation
- Manage key stakeholder relationships internally and externally, ensuring transparent communication
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance controls and operational efficiency
- Support the CFO in contract management and oversee financial reporting and compliance activities
- Develop and lead the financial governance team, fostering a culture of integrity and excellence
For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact Joanne Gordon for a confidential chat today.
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