Head of Finance and Performance

**Job Description & Person Specification**

**Job Title**:Head of Finance and Performance

**Service**:Finance

**Location**:Galashiels HQ/Relocating in the coming months

**Reports to Post**:Chief Executive Officer

**Job Purpose**:
To manage the Finance and Performance function

**Key Responsibilities**:
Manage, lead, develop, motivate and coach staff to effectively meet the objectives of the service, including development and delivery of the Finance business plan, setting standards of performance and targets for the team

Develop, implement and monitor robust finance, procurement and performance policies, procedures and processes to deliver strategy and budgetary objectives ensuring LB is appropriately protected in terms of compliance with financial best practice

Represent Live Borders on the Scottish Borders Pension Board/Committee.

Provide an advisory service on all aspect of finance to all employees of LB to ensure process, policies and legislation is adhered to, including supporting, advising, coaching and training managers

Provide effective revenue and capital budget planning procedures to ensure budgets reflect the needs of the business and links to strategic and operational plans, including supporting the budget process

Lead on the development of financial strategy for Live Borders

Contribute to product and service development, working with senior managers to ensure innovative funding solutions can be maximised

Provide and present clear, timely, accurate and understandable financial and performance reports to Management Team, Board and Finance Committee.

Provide clear, timely and understandable financial and performance reports, ensuring accuracy at all times

Lead on preparation of statutory reports and accounts, ensuring effective liaison with external auditors

Lead on performance management including national returns, supporting the development of key performance indicators for the business

Work, as part of the Senior management team, to contribute to LB strategic objectives, service business plans including identifying strategic options and solutions to ensure compliance with legislation

Management of team budget to ensure best value and in line with financial procedures

**EDUCATION**

**Essential**

**Desirable**

Degree or similar qualification in finance, or equivalent

Member of CCAB Accountancy body

**EXPERIENCE**

**Essential**

Experience of preparing budgets and reporting performance against budget.

Experience in trust/charitable

Experience of supporting budget holders, explaining financial information to non-financial managers and enforcing compliance with financial regulations and procedures

Experience of writing and presenting Board reports

Experience of setting up and maintaining sound financial systems and procedures

Experience of line managing staff and dealing with a range of staff management issues

Experience of working with Boards/Committees

Experience of preparing Statutory Accounts

Experience of Strategic Planning and long term financial models.

Experience of producing capital appraisals and analysis business cases

Experience of treasury management and dealing with Funders

Experience of risk management

Experience of VAT Including preparing returns

Working with a trading subsidiary

**SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**

**Essential**

An excellent leader with the ability to motivate individuals and teams to achieve/exceed targets

Knowledge of long term financial planning models

Ability to analyse and use complex management information to inform decision making and development

Strong negotiating and influencing skills demonstrated to achieve successful outcomes

Able to communicate complex information clearly, by written or verbal means to individuals, with a wide range of financial knowledge

Comprehensive understanding of the principles and practice of business planning, budget preparation and budgetary control

Knowledge of business process re-engineering and process mapping

Demonstrates a strong commitment to working to Organisational success - can prioritise workloads for self and team and meet deadlines

Ability to enforce financial procedures

Well-developed analytical and decision making skills

Knowledge and understanding of current accounting, VAT and auditing requirements

Ability to develop Key Performance Indicators, analyse complex information

A dynamic individual who is able to work as and be part of a leadership team.

Confident IT user both in using and developing systems

Knowledge and understanding of computerised accountancy systems.

Knowledge of Sage

Knowledge of Technology One

Excellent knowledge and understanding of Excel

Ability to organise, prioritise and meet deadlines

Committed, flexible and adaptable approach to work requirements

**Salary**: £42,934.00-£46,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Flexitime
- Gym membership
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