Head of Financial Reporting

Public Sector Resourcing, managed by AMS; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

On behalf of the CPS, we are looking for a Head of Financial Reporting (InsideIR35) for a 4 Month contract.

Hybrid - 2 days per week in office & the rest WFH. London or any CPS office.

The CPS prosecutes criminal cases that have been investigated by the police and other investigative organisations in England and Wales. The CPS is independent, and they make their decisions independently of the police and government.

Their duty is to make sure that the right person is prosecuted for the right offence, and to bring offenders to justice wherever possible.

The CPS are passionate about ensuring that they are a top performing organisation and a great place to work. They are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and creating a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work, and individuality is truly appreciated. Find Your Purpose - Join the CPS and have a future that matters.

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.

As a Head of Financial Reporting, your main responsibilities:

1. You will ensure that CPS's accounts comply with International Financial Reporting Standards, the FreM and other relevant Government guidance documents.
2. You will manage the production, including appropriate management review and escalation where necessary of the annual report and accounts, including the narrative sections of the document, as well as the financial statements.
3. You will liaise with external audit over the audit period to ensure a smooth progression of the ARA to meet the laying timetable.
4. You will analyse current processes to identify and implement ways to improve processes and financial control.
5. You will act as acting as a subject expert, providing technical accounting advice in line with IFRS and the financial reporting manual (FReM) and other relevant Government guidance documents and represent finance internally and externally as required.
6. You will motivate people, encouraging and helping them to learn, develop and achieve their best and, where appropriate, advising and supporting them on their projects.
7. You will advise the senior team on corporate financial, performance and risk issues and deputise for the Financial Controller on matters relating to financial accounting and reporting.

Essential:

1. Experience of managing the production of an Annual Report and Accounts and managing audit.
2. Ability to understand complex financial reporting issues, accounting and cash management standards relevant to a government department.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders.
4. Clear communication and influencing skills.
5. Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to present information clearly with strong consideration as to the intended audience.
6. Experience of establishing the most efficient ways of working and standardising processes.
7. Candidates must hold full CCAB/CIMA accountancy qualification.

Desirable:

1. Prior experience of using accounting software, preferably Oracle.
2. Technical.
3. Practical experience of IFRS 16 Leases and making robust accounting judgements relating to estimates that stand up to scrutiny under audit.
4. Practical experience of the Financial Reporting Manual, Managing Public Money and Consolidated Budgeting Guidance.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the CPS guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

The CPS guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following: "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different."