Head of Finance and Corporate Services

Head of Finance & Corporate Services - St. Dominics Grammar School

MCS Group are delighted to be partnering exclusively with the Board of Governors of St. Dominic's Grammar School in Belfast, as they seek to appoint a Head of Finance and Corporate Services.

The Organisation:

Founded in 1870, St. Dominic's has grown to over 1000 registered pupils and continues to be a school of choice as an educational centre for excellence. Underpinning their culture of excellence is a commitment to inclusion, diversity and unlocking individual and collective potential.

Acting as the Head of Finance and Corporate Services, and playing a pivotal role within the Senior Leadership team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to and build on the school's long-standing vision and commitments.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Principle, you will be joining a financially robust and astute voluntary Grammar. At the centre of your responsibilities will be the successful management of the financial affairs, budgetary control, administration, non-teaching personnel of the school and buildings and grounds of the school.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Overseeing the payroll function
• Managing budgets and cashflow
• Preparation of year-end financial statements
• Overseeing the annual internal and external audit process
• Form part of the Senior Leadership team, advising on strategy, policy and appraisals
• Lead and manage the school support staff

A job description and detailed account of the opportunity will be made available following successful application.

Could this be right for you?

• You are a fully qualified accountant with current membership of one of the five CCAB bodies (or CIMA or equivalent) and have spent a minimum of 3 years strategically leading, managing and developing a finance function within a multidisciplinary organisation.

• You are looking for a permanent opportunity that will bring together your technical capabilities and sound understanding of corporate governance systems, while enhancing your experience in delivering change through a design mindset.

• You have an aptitude for collaborating and leading to build genuine and productive alliances.

• You will excel in a well-rounded senior role that provides support and a long-term home for career satisfaction.

The Rewards:

Remuneration will be in-line with experience at the point of commencing the role, falling between NJC points 43-49 (£51,515-57,559), and reviewed annually.

In addition, you will receive:

• 19% employer contribution pension
• 36.25 hours per week
• 31 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• On-site car parking
• You will be joining a warm, friendly environment.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Aisling Bishop, Senior Consultant - Qualified Finance at MCS Group 028 9693 5515

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