Executive Director of Finance
Location: Teesside
Salary: Up to £70,384.70 per annum with a market leading benefits package which includes 44 days holiday and a local government pension scheme.
Who is my client:
Middlesbrough College is the largest further education provider in Teesside, providing predominantly further education and selected higher education provisions to over 13,000 students.
Job Purpose:
Middlesbrough College aims to improve regional economic and social prosperity. The postholder will demonstrate strategic financial leadership, implement process-driven financial change, conduct financial data analysis, and provide comprehensive financial reports to the Senior Leadership Team.
Responsibilities:
1. Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and financial information reporting skills.
2. Responsible for the creation, implementation, development, and operation of high-quality financial information systems.
3. Develop and maintain systems to forecast and monitor pay costs.
4. Develop and maintain systems to forecast, reconcile, and monitor income.
5. Line manage the Group Management Accountant, providing training and performance reviews.
6. Meet all strategic KPIs associated with your areas of responsibility.
7. Ensure timely preparation of accurate monthly management accounts.
8. Assist with the preparation of the College’s annual revenue and capital budgets.
9. Work closely with the Vice Principal – Finance and Registry in preparing statutory accounts and reports.
10. Act as the College’s Freedom of Information Officer and ensure compliance with legislation.
11. Act as the College's Data Protection Officer and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
12. Identify and execute operational efficiencies in financial processes.
13. Support the Vice Principal – Finance and Registry in maintaining budgetary control.
14. Ensure compliance with Financial Procedures and Audit recommendations.
15. Act as a College authorised signatory.
Minimum Requirements:
* Qualified Accountant.
* Commitment to continual professional development and mandatory training.
* Proven ability to produce financial plans, statutory accounts, and management accounts.
* Experience in financial regulation and control.
* Experience of managing FE funding.
* Knowledge of current issues facing the further education and training sectors.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Anthony Antoniou at Imperial Recruitment Group.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Education
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