Director of Finance
A position has arisen for a Finance Director to work for a Further Education Institution based in Essex. The role will support the Chief Operating Officer and provide high-quality financial advice and guidance to Business Managers, Budget Holders, and the Senior Management Team.
Job responsibilities include:
- Overall responsibility for the college's finances
- Leadership and management of the Finance function
- Responsibility for building strong relationships with the Governing body and external parties
- Annual and periodic budgeting and forecasting, with the ability to prepare financial plans, monthly management accounting
- Preparing financial analysis for contract negotiation
- Ensuring the college remains compliant with VAT requirements and that VAT returns are submitted
- Developing and delivering best practice on all financial aspects of the college including ensuring strong financial control and a robust finance infrastructure
- Mentoring and developing direct reports to deliver on their objectives supporting the business
The successful candidate MUST have:
- Qualified with a recognised Accounting Body (CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent)
- Knowledge of funding in the FE/HE sector
- Experience gained from FE/HE
- Experience using a large Finance System (ie Agresso, PS Financials, Sage and Oracle)
To apply for this role or to find out about other Education Finance jobs, please contact Dannielle Day or Louis Pearson on the London Education Finance Recruitment team and email your CV to dday@venngroup.com
Agency Reference Number: 7024130
Salary: £55,000
Length: Permanent