Head of Finance

Salary: £70,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37

Location: Ellesmere Port

We are seeking a Head of Finance to work alongside our CFO, managing the Finance Department’s systems and processes to provide timely, accurate management information and ensuring the College always achieves its financial KPIs.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead and inspire the Finance team, providing clear day-to-day leadership in the development and delivery of the finance function;
- Deliver monthly management accounts, year-end financial statements and all other required reporting in an accurate and timely manner;
- Develop, review and implement processes and procedures in line with legislative framework, AoC guidelines and educational standards;
- Work with the CFO to deliver a robust budget and forecasting;
- Support all Capital projects, ensuring availability of spend and risk and cash flow information; _and_
- Promote the welfare of children and young people.

**Key Person Specification Requirements**:

- Full accountancy qualifications (CCAB, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA);
- Evidence of understanding of funding body financial procedures;
- Evidence of developing, implementing and managing a wide range of financial procedures, computerised financial information systems and a devolved budget system;
- Experience of working in a complex, multi-site organisation _and_
- An open management style that motivates and inspires others.

**Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.**

**_ The initial selection events will take place_**_ _**_w/c 13 January 2025_**_, with a second round w/c 20 January 2025._**

**Benefits**:

- Access to world-class facilities;
- Equality and Diversity
- Information, Advice and Guidance
- Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
- Principles of Customer Service
- Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities;
- Competitive salary;
- Pension scheme;
- 35 days holiday _(plus bank holidays)_;
- College ‘Count Me In’ social platform;
- Online benefits platform;
- Onsite fitness and childcare facilities;
- Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon; _and_
- Free onsite parking

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. References will also be sought.

**About Us**

Cheshire College - South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.

The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.

**Ellesmere Port Campus**

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts:

- Construction & Engineering Centre _(Refurbished Summer 2022);_
- Award-winning restaurant, Academy West _(Refurbished Summer 2023);_
- Mock aircraft cabin;
- Fitness gym;
- Hair, beauty and barbering salons _(Refurbished Summer 2023);_ and
- Professional theatre.