Academy Finance Director

2 weeks ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom St. John Ambulance Full time

About the Role

This is a key finance leadership position within St John Ambulance, reporting to the Finance Director. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, impactful, and qualified accountant with strong experience in transforming, leading, and developing large finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accountable for the production of audited statutory financial statements and the completion of the external audit, to the specified timetable.
  • Take overall responsibility for the accuracy and production of the charity's management accounts, working with relevant stakeholders to achieve this.
  • Ensure effective processes and controls are in place in the finance transactional teams to manage and improve working capital.
  • Lead the team on the reconciliation, control, and reporting of financial information, including submission of gift aid and VAT returns.
  • Deliver continual improvement in financial processes to provide both internal and external customers with an efficient and effective finance experience.

Requirements

  • Professional Accounting qualification (fully qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
  • Significant PQE within financial accounting roles with a demonstrable track record of achievement and progression.
  • Significant experience regarding the production of annual statutory accounts and management of the external audit process.
  • Significant experience in leading and developing a large accounting team of a large and complex organisation.

About St John Ambulance

St John Ambulance is a charity with a rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity. We are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future. We work at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid.



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