Head of Finance

We have an exciting opportunity to lead Bradford College’s Finance & Procurement function as Head of Finance.

The Head of Finance is accountable for the overall provision of Finance, Payroll and Procurement functions across Bradford College.

The Head of Finance is responsible for setting and achieving targets in relation to systems, for the development and growth of all technical areas of the college and the compliance with financial reporting regulations.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Supports the design and implementation of the Finance plan across the College
- Responsible for the co-ordination and consolidation of budgeting and the 3-year financial plan, as part of the business planning process
- Ensures the provision of an efficient and effective internal control framework including financial regulations, payroll, policies and procedures
- Implements tight governance and control and continuously improves all financial and payroll processes
- Supports the design and implementation of the Procurement strategy across the College
- Leads procurement activity and ensures statutory and financial obligations are met and efficiencies achieved in line with the Value for Money (VfM) strategy, public sector (MPM, managing public money) and procurement regulations.
- Leads all financial transaction processing in relation to College assets and liabilities including ledgers, cash receipts and payments, bank accounts, debt recovery, credit control and payroll
- Ensures all income and expenditure (capital & revenue) is properly controlled and reported
- Treasury management to ensure adequate working capital is in place and where there is excess cash it is invested appropriately
- Defines the Finance departmental budget and meets and exceeds all targets
- Implements a centralised procurement and purchasing service designed to maximise the value of strategic sourcing and deliver added value
- Responsible for fixed asset management, project support and business process re-engineering
- Leads tendering and contract negotiations to ensure the effective supervision and monitoring of third-party suppliers
- Provides financial information to underpin decision making across the College, and provides required statutory returns to stakeholders (DfE, Bank, HMRC etc.)
- Production of monthly management accounts and quarterly financial forecasts

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**Education & Training**
- CCAB qualified Accountant or similar
- GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
- GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale

**Experience**
- Post qualification experience in a similar sized organisation
- Experience of developing and administering appropriate financial systems
- Experience of production of management accounts for senior management
- Experience of budget setting and financial planning
- Experience of procurement
- Experience of contract negotiations and supplier management
- Experience of working with internal and external auditors

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**Bradford College**

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

**Benefits of working at Bradford College**:

- Generous annual leave entitlement - equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
- Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
- Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
- Annual salary reviews
- Career progression opportunities - 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
- Free sports and gym facilities
- Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
- Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
- Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
- Discounts on gr