Interim Head Of Finance

Are you seeking a new opportunity to join a highly successful further education college that is committed to providing an outstanding education of excellence for all? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Reed Further Education is now recruiting for an Interim Head of Finance to join the one of our fantastic Preston based colleges.

Job Title:Interim Head of Finance

Location: Preston

Hours: 36 hours per week (will consider part time for the right candidate)

Contract: 3 month contract

Salary: £200 - £300 p/d

We are looking for someone with experience as finance to step in as the Interim Head of Finance for one of our colleges. The ideal candidate should be a fully qualified accountant and have experience in similar roles in regulated sectors.

What the role will entail:

• Provide effective management and leadership for the Finance Team.
• Manage the functions of the finance office including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, online payments, general ledger, cash holdings and control accounts.

• Maintain relationships with external stakeholders including the auditors and the College bank.
• Implement improvements in the College’s use of Finance system.
• Support budget holders in budgetary control and provide user-friendly and timely financial reports for budget holders and management.

• Ensure robust and effective financial controls are in place at the College
• Advise senior leaders on key financial matters.
• Develop and oversee financial policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial standards, regulations and procedures at the College and Maths School.

• Lead the budget-setting and financial forecasting processes.
• Monitor spend against budget in order to inform strategic decisions working with the College Accountant.
• Provide financial management to the initiatives that the College participate in.
• Undertake financial analysis of College activities including the work with School Direct, Higher Education and initiatives such as T-Levels.
• Supporting year-end accounting and audit processes for the College.
• Take responsibility for the timely and efficient preparation and submission of financial returns to the ESFA and other regulatory bodies
• Ensure follow-up on any recommendations from Audit and Assurance Reports.
• Ensure any tax obligations are discharged correctly and effectively.

What we need from you:

• ICAEW/CIPFA/ACCA or equivalent accountancy qualification
• Successful experience (minimum 3 years) of managing financial operations
• As this is a Catholic College, experience working within a Catholic organisation and the ability to lead and manage others within the context and beliefs of Christian values is desirable
• GCSE or equivalent maths and English
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to get one

If you are a Finance Professional and you feel you meet the criteria, please forward us your most up to date CV by clicking 'ApplyNow’. If you have any questions, then don’t hesitate to contact your local Further Education branch, we would love to speak to you and help you figure out the next step in your career.

All candidates who register with Reed Education will have 2 years’ referencing taken up and will be required to have a DBS check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks.

Reed Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.