About The Role
The Isle of Wight College is seeking to appoint an accomplished Director of Finance and Resources to join its dynamic team here on the Isle of Wight. You will be joining a further education college which is currently graded as financial health “outstanding” and has a strong track record of financial stability.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial and resource landscape at our college. If you are an experienced professional with a passion for financial and resource management this opportunity is tailor-made for you.
As the Director of Finance and Resources, you will deliver on the college’s financial strategy and estates strategy. Collaborating closely with the Senior Leadership team you will ensure that financial targets and budgets are aligned with the college’s overall strategy and are achieved.
The role will require you to nurture and develop partnerships with key stakeholders and other relevant bodies and work closely with the college’s governing body.
You will ensure full legal compliance with external bodies, oversee audit processes and risk management, and champion financial governance.
This role will also lead the health and safety and estates team promoting a positive health and safety culture within our college and ensuring a well-resourced and maintained campus for staff, students and visitors.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic professional looking to make a significant impact in a growing organization. If you have a passion for finance and the drive to lead financial initiatives, we invite you to apply for this position.
About You
You will hold a recognised accounting qualification, ideally CCAB or equivalent. You will have extensive experience of financial management principles, including management accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis, together with an understanding of audit and payroll functions. Proficiency in risk assessment, management and compliance, ensuring adherence to financial regulations and FE legislation is essential.
You will be a strategic thinker, who can provide hands-on experience and support to your teams/stakeholders where required. You will have strong leadership skills to manage teams effectively and communicate with senior stakeholders. You will have an analytical mindset capable of analysing financial data to make informed decisions and to enable you to provide sound financial advice to the Senior Leadership Team and Governors. You will have the drive and enthusiasm to review services and implement change throughout your teams, to enable them to support the future needs of the College.
Using your high standards, you will be able to inspire others to excel and provide quality customer service to their stakeholders both internally and externally to the College. A cheerful, flexible, and energetic approach to work, coupled with a well-developed sense of humour, is also desirable.
Join us at the Isle of Wight College and take the next step in your career, contributing to a team that fosters an inclusive environment, values diversity, and encourages professional growth. If you’re a finance professional eager to make a significant impact in the educational landscape, we welcome your application.
How to apply - please email recruitment@iwcollege.ac.uk for an application pack.
Closing Date - Midday on 30th April 2024
Interviews - will be held on 7th May 2024, onsite at our main campus in Newport, on the Isle of Wight
Informal Chats - you are welcome to contact the current Director of Finance, Tracy Bull, for an informal chat about the role. Please contact tracy.bull@iwcollege.ac.uk to arrange a convenient time.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £60,279.00-£70,007.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Canteen
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Free parking
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
* Relocation assistance
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Work Location: In person
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