Director of Finance

4 weeks ago

Bristol, United Kingdom Dovetail & Slate Full time

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects - from business to sport, engineering to media, GCSE's and A Levels to degree level courses.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help our students achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve "Outstanding" status after being classified as "Good" in our first inspection last year.

SGS College have an exciting opportunity for a hands-on full-time Director of Finance to join their team. The role, reporting to the Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for ensuring financial reporting is systems driven to provide accurate and timely data and financial information that will enable key stakeholders to understand performance data to improve financial effectiveness.

We are looking for a positive and dynamic strategic leader with strong financial acumen and comprehensive experience of the FE sector's financial landscape.

The successful candidate will need to be a CCAB qualified Accountant and will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

  • Strong data interrogating, analysis and reporting skills;
  • Experience of implementing and interrogating financial software;
  • In depth knowledge of FE sector, accounting principles, law and best practices;
  • Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting;
  • Excellent organisational and leadership skills;
  • Preparation of timely and detailed reports on financial performance;
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.

You will have the ability to successfully manage priorities, and be able to work calmly and proactively under pressure, whilst maintaining a strong customer focus. Strong mathematical and data anlsysis skillls, the ability to adapt quickly, and a keen eye for accuracy are also essential for this role.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

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Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

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