Finance Director

1 month ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Full time
Job Title: Director of Finance

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Finance to join our Executive Management Team at the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).

About the Role

The Director of Finance will provide financial and strategic leadership to the organisation, ensuring the effective management of public funds and procurement activity. This includes providing assurance to the Accountable Officer and the Board of Management on the stewardship of public funds and procurement activity.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a well-organised, skilled, and motivated Finance directorate (approximately 39 staff supported by 3 direct reports).
  • Provide effective leadership to Finance and Procurement teams and ensure that people, resources, and expertise are developed appropriately to support SQA's strategic goals.
  • Provide strategic oversight in the procurement and sourcing function to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and implement best business practices to maximise value to SQA.
  • Lead both short-term and long-term budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in line with the business plan.
  • Ensure that SQA delivers its annual budget in line with Scottish Government's expectations and funding allocation.
  • Work with all areas of the business to identify commercially astute opportunities for SQA that will contribute towards a sustainable financial model for the organisation.
  • Design, implement, and maintain robust financial systems and controls ensuring integrity of all systems.
  • Provide assurance to the Chief Executive and Board on SQA's compliance with all relevant legal, audit, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a Degree level (SCQF level 9) and be a fully qualified accountant (CCAB) with experience of operating at Executive level, ideally within the public sector. They will also have previous experience of successfully managing relationships within the public sector, including Government, and be able to demonstrate an understanding of both the Public Sector Procurement process and of public sector financial management controls.

The ideal candidate will also possess experience of leading and delivering organisational change, demonstrate commercial acumen, and possess outstanding communication skills with people at all levels. They will actively demonstrate values-led leadership behaviours and maintain a level of comfort and confidence in leadership in conflict situations and challenging circumstances.

What We Offer

The opportunity to be part of the Executive Management Team, led by the Chief Executive, contributing to the strategic development and direction of this internationally recognised, high-profile organisation.

An excellent salary and benefits package, including a generous pension and holiday entitlement.

The role can be based in either SQA offices in Glasgow city centre or Dalkeith near Edinburgh with regular travel to the other.

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