Head of Finance

City, Belfast

£58,432–£58,432

Head of Finance

Job summary

The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following position:

Ref 26-193-HOF-CS-WEB
Job Role Head of Finance
Location Head Office, 1 Ravenhill Reach, Belfast, BT6 8RB
Agile Working Option / Working from Home
Salary Salary starting at 58,432
Hours 37 Hours per Week
Monday - Thursday (9-5pm)
Friday (9-4.30pm)
The successful candidate will benefit from flexi-time

The Role

The Cedar Foundation have approx. 650 employees and delivers a range of services that enable people with disabilities to get the most out of life and to be fully included in their communities. Our services are centred around the individual needs of each person and are delivered throughout Northern Ireland

You will significantly contribute to the efficient and effective delivery and development of financial and management accounting services within Cedar and assist the Director of Finance and Corporate Resources to con-tribute to Cedar's overall strategic aims and objectives through the delivery of professional customer-focused financial services across multiple sites

You will hold a shared corporate role in the organisation as a member of the Senior Management team, with collective leadership responsibility for making a significant contribution to realising Cedar's vision, as well as shaping the organisation's 5-year Strategic Plan.

The post holder will be a strategic thinker who will build strong relationships both internally and externally, drawing on their exceptional professional background in order to influence others and achieve results.

Benefits

25 days annual leave and 12 statutory days (pro rata).
Working from home and agile working benefits.
Flexi-time policy.
Enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme consisting of 5% employee contribution and 6% employer contribution.
Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
Income protection policy cover.
Investor in People Platinum accredited organisation with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities.
Staff recognition & reward incentives aligned to high standards of performance and value-based work.
Discretionary annual special recognition payment.
Cycle to work scheme.
Health Cashback scheme (including access to 24/7 Doctor's Line & counselling services).
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Essential Criteria

1. Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA or ACCA)
2. A minimum of 3 years' experience in a financial management role (in the last 7 years) in a large or complex organisation with relevant management experience e.g. a Finance Manager role or Management Accountant role.
large or complex organisation is defined as one with at least 200 staff or an annual budget of at least £10million and involving having to meet a range of stakeholder objectives
3. Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills demonstrating ability to analyse complex situations

Desirable Criteria

1. Track record of delivering change projects aligned to strategic aim

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Closing Date: 19th October 2026 at 10am

Expected interviews: 29rd October 2026

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

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