Head of Finance

Head of Finance | Not-for-profit Sector | Belfast

Salary: up to £52,000 per annum

Permanent | Full-time or 4-day week | Hybrid (after probation) | Competitive Benefits

A leading not-for-profit organisation is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Finance to join its senior leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact by shaping financial strategy, leading a high-performing finance and IT team, and supporting the organisation’s mission-driven work.

As Head of Finance, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring robust financial planning, compliance, and sustainability. You will play a key role in strategic decision-making, working closely with the CEO, Board, and senior leadership to support the organisation’s long-term goals.

Key Responsibilities

- Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Lead financial strategy and planning aligned with organisational objectives
• Provide insightful financial reporting and analysis to the CEO, Board, and senior team
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the corporate strategy and business plan
• Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and cost savings across departments

- Financial Management

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance monitoring
• Ensure compliance with statutory, legal, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain and improve financial systems, controls, and reporting processes
• Liaise with auditors and regulatory bodies for annual reporting and audits

- Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team across finance, IT, and data
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance
• Support staff development and performance management

- Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with funders, partners, and external stakeholders
• Ensure transparency and value-for-money in all financial communications
• Collaborate with internal teams to support cross-functional initiatives

- IT & Information Management

• Oversee the implementation of the organisation’s IT strategy
• Use data and benchmarking to inform decision-making and drive efficiency

What you’ll need to succeed!

• Fully Qualified or QBE Accountant. Fully qualified Accounting Technicians will also be considered, alongside experienced part-qualified Accountants.
• Minimum of 2-3 years previous experience in a similar role 
• Excellent IT and Excel skills
• Experience of using a financial accounting package
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver a varied portfolio of work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills including planning, setting priorities and meeting deadlines

For more information and a full job description, apply here or contact Mary at Reed Belfast.