Head of Finance and Procurement
Permanent (Grade 6 equivalent)
Salary: £78,801-£86,000
Key benefits: 32.5 days annual leave entitlement (plus Bank Holidays); Civil Service pension scheme (employer contribution of 28.97%)
Location: London / hybrid working
Applicants must be based in the UK - this role is subject to security vetting to SC level, applicants must be able to secure this prior to the employment start date. Visa sponsorship is not available for this post.
Allen Lane are supporting the Security Industry Authority (SIA) in their search for a permanent Head of Finance and Procurement. We are seeking a qualified accountant ready to operate as the organisation’s most senior accountant. This is a Grade 6 equivalent role.
The SIA’s purpose is protecting the public through effective regulation of the private security industry and working with partners to raise standards across the sector. Our regulatory remit covers the whole of the United Kingdom.
You will join us at an important time as we seek to continually improve our organisation, working with our partners to join the dots of a broader public protection agenda. As a publicly funded body, it is incumbent upon us to be economic, efficient, and effective. We want to keep our licence fees as low as possible while we carry out our role with impact and generate quality outcomes. As our Head of Finance and Procurement, you will make a real difference by supporting our goal to be a regulator that spends well and is efficient in discharging our responsibilities and delivering our purpose.
You will be responsible for all SIA financial reporting, controls, and risks, and will liaise on financial matters with key stakeholders, including the SIA Accounting Officer, Board, Home Office, GIAA, and NAO. You will play a critical role in financial planning and the production of the Annual Report and Accounts, with regular engagement with the Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee.
As Head of Finance and Procurement, you will be the profession lead for the finance profession at the SIA, the most senior accountant in the organisation and a member of our Senior Leadership Team.
This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer. The role holder is responsible for the Finance and Procurement Team. The role holder has overall responsibility for a team of 11 staff.
The SIA has a total resource expenditure of c.£40m and a capital expenditure of c.£4m annually. The role holder has responsibility for ensuring the capital allocation is spent in year and appropriate approvals are in place.
In order to demonstrate your ability to fulfil this role, applicants should be able to demonstrate experience with the following essential criteria:
* A relevant professional accountancy qualification (applicants must be qualified within a CCAB body).
* Strong knowledge and experience of central government finances, including IFRS, Managing Public Money, the Government Financial Reporting Manual, and HM Treasury guidelines.
* Experienced in providing a board and/or senior managers with high quality financial analysis to inform significant strategic and operational business decisions.
* A high intellectual capacity and the ability to move between strategic thinking and technical detail across a broad range of complex finance and commercial workstreams.
* Experience of leading a well-respected professional services team that provides excellent customer service.
* Evidence of sound management of resources, contracts, and budgets to achieve high performing, value for money service delivery.
* The ability to deliver in a demanding environment at pace, exercising professional judgment and a high level of personal integrity in providing timely advice and constructive challenge.
* An experienced communicator and influencer, with the ability to proactively manage a variety of stakeholders up to and including board level, to ensure good relationships are maintained and successful organisational outcomes achieved.
* Inclusive leadership skills, with a demonstrable commitment to developing and nurturing a diverse, inclusive, and talented team that delivers results and innovates within their finance and procurement specialisms.
For full details on the role, organisation and personal specification, a comprehensive candidate pack is available.
In order to apply, applicants must submit the following by 17:00 on Friday 6th June:
* CV of no more than 2 pages.
* A statement of suitability (no longer than 1,250 words) explaining how your personal skills, qualities and experience make you suitable for the role, with particular reference to the essential criteria.
* A completed Mandatory Diversity Monitoring Form.
In addition to this brilliant and fulfilling role, the SIA will provide you with excellent employee benefits, including 32.5 days annual leave entitlement (plus Bank Holidays) and eligibility to the Civil Service pension scheme (employer contribution of 27.9%).
The SIA operate with a 36-hour working week and offer hybrid working with a minimum of 1-2 days per week of office attendance expected – the SIA’s offices are located in Canary Wharf, London.
This role is subject to Security Clearance (SC) vetting. Applicants should be willing to undertake SC level security clearance prior to commencing employment.