We are pleased to be supporting one of our public sector clients who are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Finance to support the Chief Financial Officer in ensuring the long-term financial health by overseeing financial operations, managing compliance and regularity, managing risk, and providing financial guidance to budget holders.
As part of this, you will be active in annual budget preparation including provision of estimates, forecasting and projections; providing Budget monitoring reports for Trustees, SLT and budget holders monthly; and Treasury management including cash flow and investment activity. You will also line manage the Finance Manager who is responsible for a small team, which ensures the timely processing of all payments and checking of payroll
You will have a professional accounting qualification with membership of a recognised professional body, such as ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA. You will also have extensive experience at a senior manager level, including team leadership. Experience of working in an Academy and knowledge of charity law, and governance would be desirable
1. Annual Budget preparation including provision of estimates, forecasting and projections
2. Budget monitoring reports for Trustees, SLT and budget holders on a monthly basis
3. Treasury management including cash flow and investment activity
4. Manage compliance and regularity procedures and rep...