We are hiring for our client, a well-established organisation in the charity sector, who are seeking to appoint an Interim Head of Finance for a 9-month contract based in the Newry area.

This Interim Head of Finance role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the finance function during a key period for the organisation, supporting the Senior Leadership Team and Board with high-quality financial insight and strategic analysis.

The successful Interim Head of Finance will lead financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes while ensuring strong financial governance and compliance across the organisation. This role offers excellent flexibility including hybrid working and the option of a 4 or 5 day week, making it a particularly attractive contract opportunity for experienced finance leaders.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. 9 Month Contract – Senior leadership opportunity within a respected charity

2. Flexible Working – Hybrid working with option of a 4 or 5 day week

3. Strategic Role – Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Board

The Role:

As Interim Head of Finance, you will:

• Lead the finance function including management of a direct report and wider finance team
• Lead reporting of financial performance and management accounts to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees
• Provide financial and commercial analysis including risk assessment to Board sub-committees (Resources and Audit & Risk Committees)
• Support the Senior Management Team with scenario planning and financial insights to support decision making
• Develop enhanced financial information and analytics to support strategic and operational objectives
• Contribute financial expertise to key strategic projects ensuring financial and compliance impacts are fully understood
• Lead the preparation of timely and accurate monthly and annual accounts and statutory returns
• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes including variance analysis and reporting

The Person:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong leadership experience within a finance function
• Proven experience preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts
• Experience presenting financial information to senior leadership teams or boards
• Strong analytical and commercial skills with the ability to support strategic decision making
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

The Rewards:

• Competitive salary (pro-rata for 9 month contract)
• Hybrid working
• Option of a 4 or 5 day week
• Good pension
• Opportunity to lead the finance function in a values-driven organisation
• Senior level exposure working with executive leadership and trustees

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

For further information and to apply for this Interim Head of Finance role, please contact Connor Donaghy.

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Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a strong track record across Accountancy & Finance, Engineering & Operations, Sales & Marketing, HR, Legal, Financial Services, Built Environment, Science & Pharma and Business Support across the UK & Ireland.

We pride ourselves on providing expert, confidential career advice and building long-term partnerships with both clients and candidates.

Salary details are provided as a guide and may vary depending on experience and expertise.
We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.

Job Title: NPD Technologist

Description

We are hiring for our client for an ambitious and detail-focused NPD Technologist to support the development and launch of innovative food products within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The NPD Technologist will play a key role in managing product development from concept through to commercial launch. Working closely with Procurement, Production, Quality, R&D and the Culinary Innovation team, the successful NPD Technologist will manage development trials, critical paths, product specifications and customer documentation to ensure successful and timely product launches.

This NPD Technologist opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about food innovation who enjoys working across multiple departments to bring new products to market while ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality and compliance.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Excellent opportunity to develop your career within food innovation

2. Hands-on role supporting new product launches from concept to commercialisation

3. Collaborative environment working closely with production, quality and culinary teams

The Role

• Support NPD and NPI projects from concept through to commercial launch

• Manage development critical paths and coordinate cross-functional meetings

• Complete finished product specifications and approve packaging artwork

• Conduct factory trials including sensory, stability and shelf-life testing

• Work with Procurement to source new ingredients and packaging solutions

• Support scale-up of product formulations and manufacturing processes

• Prepare and coordinate product samples for internal and customer validation

• Complete customer QAS documentation and ensure compliance with customer requirements

• Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and recommend process improvements

• Maintain development documentation including recipes, specifications and formulation updates

• Support product costing and innovation KPIs alongside the Culinary Innovation Manager

• Participate in customer visits, presentations and supplier meetings

The Person

• Degree or qualification in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline preferred

• Experience in a food manufacturing NPD or technical role desirable

• Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP and industry standards such as BRC

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments

• Passion for food innovation and product development

• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving

The Reward

• Competitive salary

• Opportunity to work on exciting product innovation projects

• Career development within a growing food manufacturing business

• Collaborative culture with strong cross-functional teamwork

We are delighted to be hiring on behalf of our client, a well-established and busy general practice based on the north side of the city, who are seeking a Receptionist to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational and communication skills to become the first point of contact within a professional and client-focused legal environment.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Join a well-established general practice

2. Front-of-house role within a busy legal office

3. Competitive salary depending on experience

The Role

• Act as the first point of contact for clients and visitors to the office

• Manage incoming phone calls and direct queries appropriately

• Schedule appointments and manage meeting room bookings

• Handle incoming and outgoing post and deliveries

• Maintain an organised and welcoming reception area

• Provide general administrative support to the legal team

• Assist with filing, document handling, and office administration as required

The Person

• Previous reception or administrative experience, ideally within a professional services environment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Professional, friendly, and client-focused approach

• Ability to multitask and manage a busy front-of-house environment

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

The Rewards

• Competitive salary depending on experience

• Opportunity to join a well-established legal practice

• Supportive and friendly team environment

• Stable role within a busy office

Next Steps

For further information, and to apply for this Receptionist role, please contact Clare Patterson. Visit our website for a full list of legal support opportunities.

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Salary is usually negotiable; salary details listed are provided as a guide only and may vary depending on experience. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.

General Practice Solicitor 

Hunter Savage is delighted to be working with a well-established and busy general practice in Dublin to recruit a Solicitor to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor seeking broad exposure across general practice matters, managing their own caseload and dealing directly with clients within a supportive and collaborative practice.

The Role

The successful candidate will work across a range of general practice matters while managing their own files and building strong client relationships.

Typical areas of work include:

• Residential and commercial conveyancing

• Probate and estate administration

• Family law matters

• Litigation

• General advisory work for private clients

The Person

• Qualified Solicitor admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in Ireland

• 2+ years’ post qualification experience within a general practice 

• Experience in areas such as conveyancing, probate, family law, litigation and general advisory work

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment

• Professional and client-focused approach

The Opportunity

• Full-time permanent position

• Competitive salary depending on experience

• Supportive and collegial working environment

• Opportunity to further develop your career within an established and respected practice

For further information or a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

Amy Davis

01902 6695

amy.davis@huntersavage.com

We are hiring for our client who is seeking to appoint an experienced Treasury Manager to join their finance team in Ballymena. This Treasury Manager role will play a key part in managing cash flow, liquidity and banking relationships while supporting the wider finance function and senior leadership with treasury strategy and reporting.

The successful Treasury Manager will take ownership of daily cash management, forecasting and treasury reporting, working closely with the CFO and finance team to ensure effective cash utilisation, strong financial controls and compliance with internal policies.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a commercially focused environment and contributing to strategic financial planning.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Senior Treasury Manager role within a well-established organisation

2. Ballymena based position with strong exposure to senior leadership

3. Opportunity to shape treasury processes and financial strategy

The Role

As Treasury Manager, you will:

• Monitor daily cash positions and short-term forecasts to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations

• Manage banking relationships and maintain appropriate cash reserves across multiple accounts and currencies

• Review and forecast cash flow and working capital requirements in line with financial planning objectives

• Oversee payment and receipt processes, ensuring timely settlement and strong internal controls

• Work closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Procurement teams to optimise cash cycles and supplier/customer terms

• Evaluate and recommend investment and financing strategies to maximise yield and minimise financial risk

• Lead treasury reporting including cash dashboards, KPIs and variance analysis

• Support the CFO with management of credit lines, funding requirements and financial covenants

• Assist with currency hedging activities and foreign exchange management

• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory standards and audit requirements

• Support the finance team with management reporting relating to cash and working capital

The Person

The ideal Treasury Manager will have:

• Proven experience in a treasury, cash management or senior finance role

• Strong understanding of cash flow forecasting, working capital management and liquidity planning

• Experience managing banking relationships and funding facilities

• Knowledge of foreign currency exposure and hedging strategies

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and produce meaningful reports

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders

• High levels of accuracy, accountability and confidentiality

The Reward

• Competitive salary package (dependent on experience)

• Opportunity to work in a key finance leadership role

• Exposure to strategic financial decision-making alongside senior leadership

• Supportive and collaborative finance team environment

• Long-term career development opportunities

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

For further information and to apply for this Treasury Manager job, please contact Connor Donaghy, Senior Consultant at Hunter Savage.

Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep expertise across Accountancy & Finance and other key professional sectors across the UK & Ireland. Our consultative approach ensures we match talented professionals with organisations where they can grow and develop their careers.

Visit our website to view a full list of Accountancy & Finance opportunities.

Expert, confidential recruitment advice.
Salary details are provided as a guide and may vary depending on experience and expertise.
We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.