Head of Finance and Compliance

2 months ago

Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom University of Northampton Students' Union Full time

Financial Management and Strategy:

1. Develop and implement financial strategies to support the Students' Union's goals and objectives.

2. Lead on the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to the Board of Trustees, senior leadership and the University, including monthly management accounts.

3. Ensure efficient management of all financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and investments

4. As the senior manager responsible for finance functions, oversee recruitment, selection, induction and ongoing leadership of relevant staff.

5. Analyse financial performance against budget and forecasts, providing variance explanations.

6. Provide a set of local reports to operational leads each month to enhance the quality of decision-making by the organisation's staff.

7. On behalf of the Senior Leadership team, lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with operational leads and elected officers to ensure realistic and achievable budgets.

8. Prepare financial forecasts to support strategic planning and decision-making.

9. Conduct financial modelling and scenario analysis to support business planning, block grant discussions with the University, and external funding applications.

10. Through the finance risk register and annual operational planning, identify financial risks and opportunities, offering strategic recommendations.

Compliance and Governance:

11. Chair our Compliance & Risk committee, ensuring the Students' Union adheres to all relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including charity law, financial regulations, and data protection laws.

12. Maintain and update compliance policies and procedures, ensuring they are communicated and adhered to across the organisation.

13. Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies, auditors, and legal advisors.

14. Oversee the preparation and submission of statutory returns, including annual accounts and reports to the Charity Commission and other relevant bodies.

Financial Planning and Strategy:

15. To oversee the payroll and ensure that payments and returns to the HMRC are completed as required, including monthly RTI.

16. To ensure that all pension requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner.

17. Work with the University of Northampton to ensure that Northampton Students' Union is complying with UON internal audit recommendations.

Leadership and Management

18. Lead and manage the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

19. Provide training, support, and development opportunities to team members.

20. Collaborate with other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to financial planning and compliance across the organisation.

21. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including university officials, students, donors, and partners.

22. Represent the Students' Union at external meetings, conferences, and events.

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