Head of Financial Services, All Campuses

• Head of Financial Services, All Campuses
• Are you a dedicated and ambitious finance professional seeking the next stage in your career? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in a growing Group of Colleges that is committed to community transformation through education This is a unique chance to be part of a well-respected institution that is shaping the future of education in a rapidly changing landscape. We are seeking an Head of Financial Services to join our college management team. At our newly rebranded South Essex College Group and recently implemented new leadership team. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Head of Financial Services will be responsible for building a newly created Financial Services team. You will demonstrate previous success in a financial managerial role in an FE organisation (or similar) of significant scale and complexity. The successful applicant will hold a relevant professional qualification in accountancy (eg CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA, ICA) We are seeking an experienced Senior financial professional with proven management of a varied corporate service function. The successful candidate will posses: - Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role is essential (FE experience not essential) - Experience of production and review of Financial reporting I.e. Monthly Management Accounts & Statutory financial statements - Experience of providing financial returns in an regulated sector. - Experience of delivering financial information to non finance audience. - Experience of writing board papers - Experience of multi year Cash flow management - Experience of developing appropriate financial systems - Experience of budget setting and 3 year financial planning at organization and departmental level - Up to date knowledge of Procurement & Payroll guidelines - Up to date understanding of Finance and Funding (Income) regulations for FE & HE Benefits: - 30 days leave - Local Gov Pension - Discounted on site Hair and Beauty facilities - Free Eye test and contribution towards glasses for VDU users - Enhanced sick pay and family (subject to policy terms) - Free breakfast on campus(Term time only) - Free On-site parking (subject to space/permits) - Wellbeing and health support - Cycle to work scheme - Flu Jabs Under the Health & Safety etc. at Work Act 1974 it is the responsibility of individual employees at every level to take care of their own health and safety at work and that of others who may be affected by their acts at work. The College is committed to the safeguarding of all its students, staff and visitors and provides a safe physical environment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy aHead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. No agencies please.

PLEASE NOTE ONLY APPLICATIONS MADE VIA THE SOUTH ESSEX COLLEGE WEBSITE USING THE FOLLOWING LINK WILL BE ACCEPTED:

https://jobs.southessex.ac.uk/rEcruit/Recruitment/Vacancies.aspx

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £60,000.00-£75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 4435