Head of Finance

Main Duties:

1. Income and Expenditure Reporting:

• Set and oversee month-end processes.
• Prepare and analyse month-end management accounts for senior management.

1. Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Develop and manage budgeting processes and systems.
• Ensure budget accountability and accuracy.

1. Process and Systems Management:

• Maintain robust financial reporting structures.
• Optimise financial processes and tools.

1. Regulatory Compliance:

• Prepare and submit required financial reports and data.

1. Staff Management:

• Evaluate and develop team members.
• Manage team performance and communicate strategic developments.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA).
• Extensive experience in financial management within a large public sector or non-profit institution.
• Strong knowledge of SORP, FRS102, and higher education funding mechanisms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex financial information.

Skills:

• Leadership and team management
• Strategic financial planning and risk management
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving
• Strong organisational and planning abilities