Head Of Finance
4 weeks ago
Responsible to: Vice Principal - Finance & Resources
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Provide effective management and leadership for the Finance Team.
* Manage the functions of the finance office including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, online payments, general ledger, cash holdings and control accounts.
* Maintain relationships with external stakeholders including the auditors and the bank.
* Implement improvements in the finance system.
* Take responsibility for the administration of the finance system.
* Support budget holders in budgetary control and provide user-friendly and timely financial reports for budget holders and management.
* Ensure robust and effective financial controls are in place.
* Advise senior leaders on key financial matters.
* Develop and oversee financial policies and procedures.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant financial standards, regulations and procedures at both sites.
* Ensure that all income is maximised
* Lead the budget-setting and financial forecasting processes.
* Monitor spend against budget in order to inform strategic decisions working with the Accountant.
* Provide financial management to the Abacus Maths Hub and other initiatives that the College participate.
* Undertake financial analysis of allactivities including the work with School Direct, Higher Education and initiatives such as T-Levels.
* Supporting year-end accounting and audit processes.
* Take responsibility for the timely and efficient preparation and submission of financial returns to the ESFA and other regulatory bodies
* Ensure follow-up on any recommendations from Audit and Assurance Reports.
* Ensure any tax obligations are discharged correctly and effectively.
* Undertake such duties that maybe assigned commensurate with the grade and overall responsibility level of the post and as changing circumstances may require
QUALIFICATIONS and TRAINING
Qualified accountant (ICAEW/CIPFA/ACCA or equivalent)
EXPERIENCE
Successful experience (minimum 3 years) of managing financial operations
Financial experience gained within a regulated sector including the public or charity sector
Experience of developing financial systems
Familiarity with the FE/HE and Charities SORP.
Experience of the post 16 sector
Knowledge of PAYE and VAT regulations
Successful experience of leading teams
Experience of the budget management cycle
Recent participation in relevant professional development
Experience of working in commercial business
KNOWLEDGE, LEADERSHIP and MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Appreciation of stakeholders impact on organisations via governance and regulation
Knowledge of the ESFA and its financial rules and regulations
Ability to lead and manage others within the context and beliefs of Christian values
Initiate and manage change and improvement in pursuit of strategic objectives
Lead, support and work as part of a high-performing team
Negotiate effectively with external bodies
Use ICT effectively as a management tool
Ability to achieve challenging targets in a timely manner
Ability to think and plan strategically
Excellent team-working skills
Excellent ability to prioritise, plan and organise
Ability to produce reports, action plans and analyse data, interpreting and analysing complex information
An excellent communicator with effective listening, influencing and interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Confidence and political sensitivity to work effectively with all stakeholders
Evident commitment to equality of opportunity and respect for diversity
Interested Please apply
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