Chief Financial Strategist

Job Title: Director of Finance

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Finance to join our client, a leading North West organisation dedicated to providing exceptional education and opportunities for growth. As a key member of the Strategic leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in leading their financial planning, management functions, and resource allocation, ensuring the best value for their mission-driven initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation
• Maintain a secure overview of the management of all financial issues, providing financial assistance to the CEO and board
• Keep the CEO and the board up to date with the latest funding changes, company law, and other statutory guidance
• Ensure the organisation acts in compliance with relevant legislation and adopts guidance accordingly
• Lead the promotion and delivery of good financial management, safeguarding public money and using it appropriately, economically, efficiently, and effectively
• Establish and maintain a three-year rolling financial plan, updated annually, measured against KPIs and monitored effectively
• Produce annually a consolidated budget plan for the consideration of, and approval by, Trustees
• Uphold good governance and ethical behaviour, including good accounting practices and internal control systems
• Ensure resources are managed efficiently, ethically, and professionally
• Analyse and interpret financial reports, communicating findings in a simplified manner when necessary
• Cooperate with, initiate, and manage audit procedures
• Attend relevant governance meetings as required

Requirements:

• Full Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Managing procurement and contracts
• Experience of using and supporting others in the use of financial software packages, including a working knowledge of PS Financials and IMP
• Experience in working in a similar role and environment
• A minimum of 5 years' experience of managing staff
• Experience of managing payroll and HR within a similar role
• Knowledge and experience of acquiring grant funding
• Experience in project management
• Team-player, personable, emotionally intelligent
• Knowledge of financial accounting and contracting procedures and practices

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