Head of Finance, Legal and Governance

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be a member of Leadership Team. Your role will be supported by Financial Controller and 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
• Revenue management - Diversify and manage revenue streams to ensure the long-term financial sustainability and independence of the organisation.
• Provide strategic direction and advice to the Board, CEO and Leadership
• Lead the Operational Finance team with the support of the Financial Controller
• Provide regular detailed reports to the CEO on Finance, Legal & Governance matters aligned with policies and procedures
• Work closely with and support other members of Leadership Team
• 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
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and other governance returns from across the organisation.
• Oversee Legal / Governance queries where appropriate
• Deliver on the Action plans agreed for the areas of responsibility and align with Leadership where appropriate
• Oversee the management of key projects and programmes as assigned by the CEO
• Any other duties within the general requirements of the above that may be assigned. What you'll need
• 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
• Ability to ensure accuracy financial reporting in all areas including project and restricted funds reporting Head of Finance, Legal and Governance
• 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
• Experience in 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
• Excellent sense of initiative, ability to set priorities and work under pressure with accuracy and dedication
• 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. Salary DOE
• 35 Hour week (core hours 9-5) -Full-time employees can enjoy a 35-hour working week.
• Annual Salary Reviews
• Pension Scheme -after 12 months service
• Time Off in Lieu
• Mileage Policy in place for applicable roles
• Death in Service - after 6 months' probation successfully completed. *

Travel Saver Schemes

• Annual Leave -All full-time employees have 24 days annual leave which increases to 25 after 2 years in service.
• Sick Pay Scheme -after 6 months' probation successfully completed.
• Bike to Work Scheme
• HSF Partnership
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave -Available to Employees after 18 Months of service.
• Horizontal Transfer Opportunities
• Comprehensive Training & Development * Bespoke Induction Programmes
• Progression Opportunities
• Further Education Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme - a 24hour support programme for all our Employee's. o GP telephone Advice o Virtual Doctor o Private Prescription Service o 6 structured Counselling/ Emotional Wellbeing Service o Legal Helpline

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