Excellent Head of Finance opportunity with one of the North Wests most established and highly regarded further education institutes. Working in a highly collaborative team and reporting directly to the Principal, your remit will include:
* Providing effective management and leadership for the Finance Team - spanning financial analysis, management accounts, financial accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and general ledger
* Maintaining relationships with external stakeholders
* Supporting budget holders with their budgetary control
* Producing and presenting user-friendly financial reports tailored to meet the need of budget holders and management.
* Advising senior leaders on key financial matters.
* Ongoing development of financial policies and procedures.
* Leading the budget-setting and financial forecasting processes.
* Monitoring spend against budget and supporting informed strategic decisions.
* Supporting year-end accounting and audit processes - complying with the FE/HE SORP.
* Timely and efficient preparation and submission of financial returns to the regulatory bodies.
* Ensuring any tax obligations are discharged correctly and effectively.
Applicants will be ACCA/ACA/CIPFA or CIMA professionals with prior experience in a similar profile senior finance role. Education sector experience is desirable but not essential. Renumeration includes £62,704 to £66,906 sal...