Part Time Director of Finance required for leading East Sussex College

ACA/CIMA/ACCA Qualified Accountant required

Client Details

Leading East Sussex based College with an impressive track record is looking to recruit a Director of Finance on a Part Time basis working 3 days per week.

The successful applicant will be expected to be responsible for all financial arrangements, of the College, its subsidiaries and associated organisations and ensure they meet statutory, regulatory and auditing requirements. To liaise with colleagues and external bodies to ensure that internal controls, systems, processes and business practices accurately reflect the activities of the College. To ensure that the financial analysis and reporting is maintained and developed to reflect best practice in the sector. To be responsible for corporate risk identification, evaluation and management processes. To support to the development of a commercially-focused financial strategy, the management of assets and resources, and business planning.

Description

Strategic management of the finances of the College

The Provision of strategic financial advice and information to the Principal, the Corporation and the Senior Leadership Team

Effective Management of the Finance Team and the day-to-day financial operations of the College

Overall responsibility for financial systems within the college

Provision of monthly financial accounts and management reports to the Senior Leadership Team

Management of the College's cashflow bank covenants, capital borrowing facilities and make treasury management recommendations to Principal.

Production of the statutory annual Financial Statements of the Corporation within required deadlines

Production, for approval by the Corporation, of Financial Forecasts in accordance with the requirements of the funding bodies and in consultation with the Principal, Senior Leadership Team and Budget Holders.

Support and advise the Principal and Property Manager in the preparation of capital project bids to include investment appraisals and related financial information.

Act as the college's internal financial advisor for both routine and major capital projects, advising on the financing of any projects to ensure effective delivery, securing external advice when needed, and liaising with college bankers, solicitors, property consultants etc. as required.

Production, in liaison with the Principal and Property Manager, of Capital budgets and cashflows, for approval by the Corporation .

Monitoring and reporting of the financial performance of Capital Schemes to Senior Leadership Team, the Corporation and the Funding Bodies as appropriate

To be responsible for all VAT, PAYE, Corporation tax and other related tax matters for the College

To lead on the budget setting and monitoring processes and the generation of the five year financial plan within the planning cycle, ensuring that it delivers financial targets and incorporates all activities the organisation is, or is planning to be, involved in

Budgetary control, including production of Budget Monitoring reports to all budget holders, and liaison with all staff on financial matters

Liaison as required with the Funding Agencies and review of funding allocations in liaison with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team

Advising the Corporation, with the Principal, on the appointment of Bankers, Auditors, Payroll Agents and any other financial agencies that may from time to time be appointed.

Coordinate, in liaison with the Principal, the external and internal audit (if used) process.

Profile

CCAB Qualified Accountant (e.g. CIPFA, ACA, ICMA)

Degree or equivalent

Experience in Finance at a strategic level in a multi-functional role

Experience of working as a member of a senior management team

Thorough knowledge of current relevant financial legislation and regulations

Understanding of Audit functions and requirements

Ability to produce clear written reports at strategic and management levels

To be able to work with staff, students and other stakeholders to find and agree solutions

Job Offer

25 days holiday

Generous pension

Free parking

Subsidised canteen

Modern working offices

Very friendly team