Financial Sustainability Consultant

I am working with a Regulatory Body who are looking for experienced Financial Sustainability Consultants on 6-12 months fixed term contracts.
The roles are full time, to start ASAP and paying between £63,386 - £79,332 per annum (depending on experience).
The roles can be worked remotely however there will be occasional meetings in Bristol and country wide travel to provider sites.
These roles will really suit an experienced Financial Professional with a passion for Audit, Risk and Regulation.
The roles:
Reporting to the Head of Financial Sustainability you will be responsible for the financial monitoring at Higher Education providers, for the protection of the student interest.
Undertake detailed review of financial/other data and modelling output relating to individual providers (on a case by case basis) where Financial Sustainability risk is greater.
Engage with senior management at individual providers, particularly financial directors (or equivalent) and accountable officers, on how they are managing financial risks, and preparing for risks crystallising.
Provide expert advice, supported by evidence, about the financial management of providers in the context of financial risks.
Make formal recommendations where financial management requires improvement (if necessary, creating new specific conditions of registration) and follow up to ensure those recommendations are implemented in good time.
Engage with and review the quality of management and governance of providers as it relates to the management of provider financial viability and sustainability. Seek assurance that there are sufficient skills and robust management/data systems top support providers in securing financially sustainable for the benefit of students.
Provide expert financial advice in relation to market exit risks at relevant providers.
Monitor and scrutinise financial plans at providers where market exit risk is greater, making recommendations where appropriate.Essential skills, experience and knowledge required:
Qualified Accountant and financial management
Auditing/Financial Interrogation
Senior Management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Relationship management
Financial Risk Management Desirable:
Good understanding of HE sector and HE sector finances
Corporate Governance
Regulation
Project management
Restructuring experience
Insolvency experienceThe role comes with a range of great benefits including a Civil Service Pension and generous holiday allowance.
Please only apply if you have all the essential skills, knowledge and experience as mentioned above.
Closing date: Thursday 20th June 2024 @ 17.00pm
Thank you
Charlotte
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