Head of Finance BLUH76473

Here at East Coast College, we are now looking for a Head of Finance to ensure appropriate legal, insurance and financial legislation, systems and procedures are in place, operating effectively and being complied with.

As Head of Finance, you will be responsible for the production of the Annual Report and Accounts; liaising with internal and external auditors to ensure deadlines set by statutory bodies are achieved. Assisting the Deputy Chief Executive in the production of the annual budget, you will manage the cash flow and the working capital whilst producing returns to TU, ESFA and other external organisations. You will also manage payroll processes, advise budget holders in respect of their budget management and ensure that the finance ledger accurately reflects the College’s activities.

This role demands a qualified accountant with an ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA qualification. You will have evidence of successfully managing the performance of staff, be able to monitor and achieve targets and have excellent interpersonal skills to allow you to influence others, motivate a team and achieve objectives and deadlines. We’d also like you to be an advanced user of Microsoft Excel and be able to successfully manage budgets.

East Coast College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing Date: Wednesday 30^th January 2019

Interview Date: Wednesday 6^th February 2019

We will hold and process any personal data, including sensitive (special category) personal data, relating to you in accordance with our legal obligations, in the manner set out in the Privacy Notice for Staff and in accordance with our Data Protection Policy, which is set out on the College’s website. You should familiarise yourself with our Data Protection Policy (and all other subsidiary policies to it) and comply with them at all times. Neither the Privacy Notice for Staff nor those policies form a part of your contract of employment.

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