Head of Finance

Sellick Partnership; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment firm is looking for a Finance Manager to provide effective leadership for the Finance Team. This role involves managing various finance functions, advising senior leaders, and ensuring robust financial controls. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial management, strong analytical skills, and the ability to develop financial policies. The position emphasizes strategic budget management and stakeholder relationships to maximize income for the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management and leadership.
• Ability to manage finance functions and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills for financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective management and leadership for the Finance Team.
• Manage functions including accounts payable and receivable, banking, and general ledger.
• Advise senior leaders on key financial matters.

Job description

Provide effective management and leadership for the Finance Team.

Manage the functions of the Finance Team, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, online payments, general ledger, cash holdings, and control accounts.

Maintain relationships with external stakeholders

Take responsibility for the administration of the finance system.

Implement improvements of the finance system.

Support budget holders in budgetary control and provide user–friendly and timely financial reports for budget holders and management.

Advise senior leaders on key financial matters.

Develop and oversee financial policies and procedures.

Ensure robust and effective financial controls.

Ensure income is maximised for the benefit of the students.

Lead the budget–setting and financial forecasting processes.

Monitor spend against budget in order to inform strategic decisions.

Provide financial management to different schools.

Undertake financial analysis of Schools activities.

Supporting year–end accounting and audit processes.

Take responsibility for the timely and efficient preparation and submission of financial returns to the regulatory bodies.

Ensure timely implementation of recommendations from Audit and Assurance Reports.

Ensure any tax obligations are discharged correctly and effectively.

Undertake such duties that maybe assigned commensurate with the grade and overall responsibility level of the post and as changing circumstances may require.