Head of Finance

Excellent Head of Finance opportunity with one of the North Wests most established and highly regarded further education institutes. Working in a highly collaborative team and reporting directly to the Principal, your remit will include:

• Providing effective management and leadership for the Finance Team - spanning financial analysis, management accounts, financial accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and general ledger
• Maintaining relationships with external stakeholders
• Supporting budget holders with their budgetary control
• Producing and presenting user-friendly financial reports tailored to meet the need of budget holders and management.
• Advising senior leaders on key financial matters.
• Ongoing development of financial policies and procedures.
• Leading the budget-setting and financial forecasting processes.
• Monitoring spend against budget and supporting informed strategic decisions.
• Supporting year-end accounting and audit processes - complying with the FE/HE SORP.
• Timely and efficient preparation and submission of financial returns to the regulatory bodies.
• Ensuring any tax obligations are discharged correctly and effectively.

Applicants will be ACCA/ACA/CIPFA or CIMA professionals with prior experience in a similar profile senior finance role. Education sector experience is desirable but not essential. Renumeration includes £62,704 to £66,906 salary, an excellent pension 8.5%:16.9% Employee: Employer contribution, 30+ days holiday, 37 hr week, Flexitime and a degree of hybrid working. This an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and collaborative team and an education with excellent values. Contact us today for full details.Northwest based with UK wide coverage, Palatine Talent supports the recruitment needs of companies from Owner Managed Businesses/SMES to UK divisions of large multinationals and FTSEs. We recruit across disciplines including (but not exclusive to) Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Commercial, Health & Safety, Procurement and Supply Chain, representing professionals who are Part Qualified or Qualified in their field of expertise. Our mission statement is "Empowering Meaningful Progression" and we achieve this through providing companies with professionals who'll add real value and make a real difference, and through presenting the very best career opportunities to our candidate network.