Head of Finance

Your new companyHays is excited to be partnering with Live Borders to recruit for the position of Head of Finance. Live Borders is a charitable trust dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the Scottish Borders through culture, sport, and leisure services. Established on April 1, 2016, it merged the Borders Sports and Leisure Trust with the arts, heritage, libraries, and cultural services previously managed by the Scottish Borders Council. Live Borders aims to make communities healthier, happier, and stronger by offering a wide range of services, including sports facilities, cultural events, libraries, museums, and galleries. They also provide educational programs, community development initiatives, and health improvement activities. The organisation is committed to reinvesting every penny spent with them back into the community to support active, creative, and healthy lifestyles. With over 1.1 million sports participation visits and 360,000 cultural visits annually, Live Borders plays a crucial role in the region. Their core values of collaboration, honesty, inclusivity, positivity, and productivity guide their efforts to make a positive impact. Through their diverse and impactful programs, Live Borders continues to support the well-being and enrichment of residents and visitors in the Scottish Borders.Your new role As the key individual directly responsible for ensuring the successful delivery, development, and provision of the company's financial strategy and operations, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining robust financial management, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and promoting financial sustainability. This role encompasses responsibilities for both Live Borders and its trading subsidiary, Borders Sport and Leisure Enterprises Ltd (BSLE). You will provide strategic financial advice to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors, supporting the charity's mission and long-term growth.What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified finance professional (e.g., CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Rounded finance experience.
• Proven track record of driving financial savings and managing budgets.
• Experience in a senior leadership role, preferably within the public sector or a similar environment.
• Ability to bring numbers to life and communicate financial information effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on approach to managing financial tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a senior leadership team.
• Strong understanding of the wider impact of financial decisions on the community.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary between £50,000 to £65,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
• Pension: 5% contribution for the first 2 years, increases to 10% after 2 years' service. After 5 years, you can join a local government pension scheme (currently 17% contribution).
• Holidays: Starts 30 days AL + 4x public holidays. Increases to a maximum of 35 days AL dependent on length of service.
• 37 hours per week
• Free membership to our gyms and swimming pools.
• Free entry to our attractions.
• Employee assistance programme.

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