Head of Finance, Legal and Governance
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you will be a member of the Leadership Team. Your role will be supported by the Financial Controller and the Financial Team.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and take overall management responsibility for all financial, legal and governance activity of the organisation, ensuring sound financial management and financial controls are in place throughout the organisation.
* Provide strategic direction and advice to the Board, CEO and Leadership Team on revenue management, diversifying and managing revenue streams to ensure long-term financial sustainability and independence of the organisation.
* Lead the Operational Finance team with the support of the Financial Controller, providing regular detailed reports to the CEO on Finance, Legal & Governance matters aligned with policies and procedures.
* Work closely with and support other members of the Leadership Team to ensure sound financial management, financial controls and compliance throughout the organisation in line with Best Practice.
* Ensure the development of sustainable strategies in relation to assets and oversee legal / governance queries where appropriate.
* Deliver on Action plans agreed for the areas of responsibility and align with Leadership where appropriate, overseeing the management of key projects and programmes as assigned by the CEO.
Requirements:
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, CIPFA or ACCA)
* A successful track record in senior financial leadership with a high level of commercial acumen, in particular the ability to quickly understand drivers for performance.
* Excellent IT skills including advanced Microsoft Excel skills, Accounting Packages and CRM.
* Proven analytical and modelling skills, with an ability to review and challenge assumptions within detailed financial forecasts.
* Experience working as part of an executive team, exhibiting values-based leadership and developing highly functional teams with an understanding of your own strengths and weaknesses.
* Excellent negotiation and communication skills, including the ability to express yourself orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and persuasively, and present complex political/technical issues to non-expert audiences.
* Excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills, a clear understanding, or the capacity to develop quickly an understanding, of the role of and the importance of an effective functions as a strategic contributor to the organisation.
* The ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas and to transfer knowledge and skills.
Benefits:
* 35-hour working week
* Annual Salary Reviews
* Pension Scheme
* Time Off in Lieu
* Mileage Policy
* Death in Service
* Travel Saver Schemes
* Annual Leave
* Sick Pay Scheme
* Bike to Work Scheme
* HSF Partnership
* Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
* Horizontal Transfer Opportunities
* Comprehensive Training & Development
* Bespoke Induction Programmes
* Progression Opportunities
* Further Education Opportunities
* Employee Assistance Programme