Social Enterprise Scotland is looking to appoint a Head of Finance. This key appointment will be responsible for the financial management of the organisation. They will bring a mindset that drives high quality and rigorous financial oversight. They will be required to bring an agile and creative lens to the financials supporting the future visions of the organisation. The Social Enterprise Academy is the leading learning and development provider for organisations driving social and environmental change in Scotland. The Academy is, and has been for over 15 years, a strategic delivery partner of Scottish Government to support sustainability of the Social Economy. The organisation designs and delivers transformational learning programmes that strengthen the practice of leadership and entrepreneurship for people working in and with communities across Scotland and beyond. Responsibilities and accountabilities: Strategic Leadership of the Finance & Resources Team to deliver on the Academy’s strategic goals and to ensure appropriate development of the Team Develop and regularly review the Academy’s short and long-term financial planning, budgets and forecasts with a focus on long-term sustainability Manage the financial accounting processes ensuring appropriate controls & compliance with statutory requirements, production of Statutory Accounts & management of the annual audit Production of the monthly Management Accounts pack, analysis and insight including Income & Expenditure, Balance Sheet, monthly and weekly cash flow analysis, reporting to Board, Sub- Committees and Senior Leadership Develop and maintain commercial pricing frameworks, critically appraise new project budgets and provide support to the bid process to improve income generation Engage as an effective business partner at senior management and team level to challenge, identify risks and opportunities, drive performance management and improve decision-making Review and advise on funder agreements, sales and supplier contracts to optimise commercial benefit and minimise financial risk for The Academy Develop and maintain organisational policies across all areas of the Finance & Resources Department With the People and Learning Manager, ensure accuracy and compliance in relation to payroll and pensions requirements Oversee the management of Health & Safety, Office and IT Services Oversee all Company Secretary & GDPR requirements for The Academy including compliance with statutory responsibilities including the provision of EA services and administration to the CEO and Trustees Person Specification Skills & Knowledge Qualified Accountant with significant technical knowledge and commercial skills High degree of computer literacy (including advanced excel skills) and knowledge of a variety of accounting software Highly effective written and oral communication and presentation skills Knowledge of the statutory requirements of Companies House, HMRC, OSCR, ICO and GDPR Experience Significant experience in leading financial planning, management accounting and managing financial performance within a similar-sized or larger organisation Experience of managing cash flow on both a short-term and longer-term basis Experience of leading a small multi-disciplinary team Behaviours Excellent communicator, people leader, motivator and mentor; engaging with staff at all levels, driving vision and values and bringing people with you through change and transition Credible and highly visible ambassador for The Academy and comfortable seeking, initiating and leading key stakeholder relationships, partnerships and collaborative ventures Work and lead with authentic integrity and consistently a role model for The Academy’s values Lead a working culture underpinned by Equality, Diversity & Inclusion; championing diversity of thought and encouraging your team to provide and accept challenge to drive continual improvement and business growth. You do what you say you will do and trust others to do the same Act with kindness and aware of the strengths and needs of the people around you; committed to developing both yourself and others to thrive in the workplace For more information on this opportunity, please view the Position Profile below or alternatively please contact Chris Sole at Rutherford Cross. Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.