Head of Finance

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Scottish Prison Service Full time

The post holder will be accountable to the Director of Finance for the effective delivery of the financial operations, finance policy and strategy. The role will require regularly deputising for the Director of Finance and it is expected that the post holder will also contribute to the development of a number of strategic organisational priorities.

The role will lead on all aspects of the day-to-day management of the SPS finance department; financial and management accounting, financial policy & systems and finance business partnering. This will include payment of creditors, treasury function, statutory reporting, capital accounting, operational finance, systems development and maintenance and all management information reporting.

The post holder will provide finance advice and support to the Director of Finance and the SPS Senior Leadership Team, contributing to delivery of the strategic objectives of the organisation. A key aspect of the role will be the involvement in a number of organisational wide transformational projects. There is also a specific leadership remit in developing the SPS finance function moving towards a new operating model.

Core responsibilities in the role will include the delivery of Statutory Annual Accounts, the annual financial planning and budgeting process, the timely and accurate reporting of the organisation’s financial position, maintaining the finance department’s risk register, ensuring financial policy, procedures, controls and processes are adhered to across the organisation. In addition to these responsibilities, there will be a requirement to work with the Director of Finance in delivering a medium strategic financial strategy for the SPS.

The role will have line management responsibility for a number of senior finance professional staff and to ensure there is a collaborative approach to the delivery of the priorities, objectives and planned outcomes of the finance function.

The role is suitable for hybrid working with an expectation that the role holder will work from SPS locations approx. 3 days a week. The primary base will be at SPS Headquarters, situated in the heart of Edinburgh Park, however, there may be a requirement for travel to other SPS sites across Scotland.

**Some of the benefits you will enjoy in role are**:

- Opportunity to join Civil Service Pension scheme, with employer contributions of at least 27% (aligned to salary value).
- 37 days annual leave, rising to 42 days from year six onwards.
- Free onsite parking.
- Free onsite gym access.
- Maternity, paternity and adoption leave arrangements (above the statutory minimum), with the first 26 weeks at full pay and option to share leave with partner.
- Access to a range of employee wellbeing support, including access to an Employee Assistance Programme, a free confidential 24 hour service providing specialist support for employees and their immediate family, and access to mental health support services.
- Career development options, with a commitment to supporting you reach your goals and furthering your career aspirations.
- Access to a range of discounts, offers and great savings on leisure, shopping, health and more. In addition, access to register for Bluelight card, giving you access to more than 15,000 discounts from a range of retailers.
- Responsibilities- Leadership of the finance team (4 senior managers) ensuring Financial Management, Financial Business Partnering, Financial Planning, Risk Management and Budgetary Control systems are in place to achieve the objectives and priorities of the SPS.- Manage the annual financial planning cycle and monthly reporting and forecasting, providing periodic reports to the Executive Management Team, Advisory Board and the RMAC committee.Support the Director of Finance (deputising when necessary) and the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic objectives of the organisation. This will also involve providing support from the finance department to the wider SPS organisation to deliver on a number of project and initiatives.

The post holder will also lead a transformation project which will aim to change the operating model of delivering a finance function in the SPS.
- Ensuring the integrity of the financial system and other systems used by the finance department, ensuring financial control is in compliance with all relevant accounting standards, tax and legislation to enable the production and delivery of the Annual Accounts, Vat returns etc.- Maintain and develop the Financial Policy and Guidance Manual in accordance with Treasury, Scottish Government and Accounting regulations and ensure the propriety and regularity of SPS finances whilst ensuring the resources of SPS are managed in an economical, efficient and effective manner.- Develop the finance function within SPS, ensuring effective training and coaching processes are in place.**Person Specification**
- Qualifications RequirementsAccountancy/ Professional qualification, for exa


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