Strategic Finance Lead - Budgets, Treasury & Compliance

Brook Street; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector support agency is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to oversee financial operations and provide guidance to budget holders. This role involves budget preparation, compliance management, and team leadership, requiring a professional accounting qualification and extensive managerial experience. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of charity law and experience in an Academy setting.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification is essential.
• Extensive experience at senior manager level required.
• Knowledge of charity law and governance is desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee annual budget preparation.
• Prepare budget monitoring reports for various stakeholders.
• Manage treasury activities and cash flow.
• Ensure compliance and regularity with financial procedures.
• Lead on audit preparation and liaise with auditors.
• Prepare annual accounts and manage fixed asset register.

Skills

Professional accounting qualification (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA)

Team leadership experience

Knowledge of charity law

Experience in Academy financial operations

Job description

A public sector support agency is seeking an experienced Head of Finance to oversee financial operations and provide guidance to budget holders. This role involves budget preparation, compliance management, and team leadership, requiring a professional accounting qualification and extensive managerial experience. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of charity law and experience in an Academy setting.