Head of Finance

3 days ago

Dunfermline, United Kingdom Fife College Full time

Head of Finance

Salary: £64,887 per annum

Location: Fife


We are seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Finance to manage our financial operations effectively and efficiently.


The Role


Reporting to the Assistant Principal – Culture & Resources, you will lead our Finance team, overseeing Management Accounts and Accounts Payable/Receivable activity.


As Head of Finance, you will provide strategic support to Assistant Principals across the College to deliver the new strategy in a manner consistent with the College’s values. 


Key responsibilities will include leading a professional finance service, ensuring compliance and driving improvements. Oversee the preparation and review of monthly management accounts.  Develop and implement finance policies to support strategic decision-making and engage with external stakeholders to ensure best practices in financial management.


Qualifications and Experience - what we’re looking for:


  • Educated to degree level or with demonstrable relevant professional experience at SCQF level 9 or above.
  • Professional experience; professional accounting qualifications (CA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA) are desired.
  • Extensive experience in management accounting and financial statement oversight and leading in the annual audit process.
  • Proven ability to communicate financial information effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong analytical skills, leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to improving financial processes.


This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the College and its community.  If you are a leader who can inspire their team in driving our financial success and ready to shape the financial health of our college, we’d love to hear from you.


For further information on the role and to apply please visit our Leadership Recruitment Site


Closing date for applications is 12 noon Monday 13 January 2025.


Enquiries

If you have any queries or would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact us to arrange this.



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