Overview
Job Purpose: The role holder will report to the Director of Finance, Procurement and Estates and will be responsible for operationalising the financial strategy of the Charity, providing stewardship of the financial assets of the Charity, ensuring the integrity of financial information reported; lead in the functional delivery of the Annual Business Plan and contribute to the wider delivery across the Charity; work with the Director of Finance, Procurement and Estates to provide a value-adding finance business partnering offering across the Charity; ensure a strong financial control environment across the Charity; lead and develop a high performing finance team; ensure effective management of the corporate appointee-ship service AFG provides and collaborate with operational colleagues to ensure effective operation and control of house account arrangements; ensure adherence to all financial reporting requirements, both internal and external.
* Lead and develop a high performing finance team, ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of services.
* Ensure the effective management of the corporate appointee-ship service AFG provides, and work closely with operational colleagues in ensuring the effective operation and control of house account arrangements.
* Ensure adherence to all financial reporting requirements, both internal and external.
Dimensions
The role holder will have responsibility for 4 direct reports (Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, Financial Planning and Analysis Manager and Money Management Manager), although this may fluctuate depending upon the activities of the Charity at any point in time. The overall team size is circa 35 (Finance and Money Management).
Principal Accountabilities
Financial
* Support the Director of Finance, Procurement and Estates in ensuring the effective implementation of the agreed financial strategy of the Charity.
* Support the Director in providing financial guidance to the Executive and Director group.
* Support the development of the financial budget and subsequent re-forecast exercises with the Executive and Director group.
* Provide financial input to new commissioning opportunities, commissioner exit strategies and significant capex items.
* Ensure the integrity/accuracy of financial information distributed across the organization for decision making.
* Own the compilation of the Budget, Re-forecast and 3-year plan in line with Committee deadlines and ensure buy-in from all budget holders.
* Own and develop AFG “Pricing Models”.
* Ensure compliance of Money Management activities.
Customer
* Produce all performance information and reporting across the organization to be timely and accurate, including monthly reporting, reports for Committees and Board, and external reports (e.g., CQC Market Oversight, Banks, external and internal audit).
* Provide support and guidance to those with budgetary responsibility.
People
* Where required deputize for the Director at key meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including presenting papers to Committees/Board on an ad hoc basis.
* Be an active member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), contributing to the Charity's strategic direction.
* Create an environment where staff can develop, are encouraged to solve problems, and are focused on outstanding customer service.
Process
* Maintain and develop a strong internal control environment through ownership of all finance policies and procedures, keeping them up to date with legislative and audit requirements.
* Act upon recommendations from External and Internal audit within Finance and Money Management in a timely manner.
* Be the system owner for all financial software, ensuring data is stored accurately and securely, and systems are developed to improve efficiency and deliver excellence in line with the organisation's digital strategy.
Legal and Regulatory
* Keep abreast of updates in accounting standards/tax legislation and their impact on the Charity's financial performance.
* Ensure AFG is compliant in its role as Corporate Appointee and reflect changes in benefits legislation in working practices.
* Timely submission of required returns (e.g., Office for National Statistics returns, statutory financial statements, CQC Market Oversight, returns to banks, DWP and Local Authority reporting).
Person Specification - Essential Requirements
* Experience
o At least five years post-qualification experience at Head Of level or similar in a large complex organisation.
o Experience in preparing statutory and non-statutory financial returns (e.g., financial statements, regulator reports, reports to banks).
o Demonstrable experience in leading, managing and developing multi-disciplinary teams.
o Experience translating financial strategy into operational reality.
o Experience managing in organisations undertaking significant change, whether due to market disruption or re-engineering.
o Experience working cross-functionally as part of a senior leadership team.
o Worked closely with both external and internal audit.
* Qualifications & Training
o Educated to degree level.
o CCAB membership with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.
o With our extended flexible working options, you can also choose to work a 9-day fortnight or a 4.5-day week, supporting our employees with their work life balance.
o This role is Band IV as per our structure.
Interview Dates
1st Stage - 13th October (Liverpool in person). 2nd Stage - week commencing 20th October.
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