Job Role: Head of Finance (Schools & Education)
Job Location: Enfield Council
Rate: £66,366 - £85,284 per annum
Working period: Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:30
Enfield offers a hybrid working arrangements however, the post holder will be required to attend in person meetings based on the service need
The Head of Finance – Education and Schools reports to the Director of Finance and is the finance service lead across Education and Schools. They will be tasked with developing a high performing team and building relationships with key senior stakeholders across the services and providing value adding financial advice to aid decision making and ensuring value for money.
Key responsibilities will include;
* Supporting the development and implementation of the Council’s financial strategy
* Providing robust, effective and professional challenge to ensure effective service delivery
* Being the finance expert for Education and Schools
* Leading, managing and developing a team of finance staff, with a focus on continuous improvement
* Pro-actively seeking opportunities to improve the financial support provided to the Council and identify and support the delivery of efficiencies in the service
* Preparing reports for and attending Schools Forum
* Providing strategic level financial advice and information to support decision making.
To be suitable for the role you need to a CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant who is an expert in education and schools finance including a detailed knowledge of budgeting, funding and financial modelling, with the ability to lead a team and advise and challenge senior stakeholders.
Right to work requirements
* Passport
* BRP
* Sharecode