Description
hhruk require a CCAM qualified Financial Director for a client in London. Please note that this role can be based in either London or Manchester, with frequent travel between the two. Please specify which location is preferred.
Key tasks:
- Overall responsibility for accounting procedures and payroll, contributing fully to the development of departmental strategy across all areas, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plan and targets
- Preparation of financial reports and briefings, such as tax returns, balance statements, and any legislative requirements
- Research, preparation and submission of budgets, ensure that all financial matters are in accordance with legislation and ethical accounting practices.
- Preparation and implementation of tender documents and purchasing practices; potentially, responsibility for insurance, licensing, contracts, supplier relationships
- Provide direction and leadership to the department
- Recruitment, motivation, selection, training and promotion of financial staff and participate in financial, human resources and strategic planning
Essential Experience:
- Experience of managing a Finance function with a proven ability to drive, build and develop teams
- Experience of developing and implementing effective financial management strategies, processes and systems
- Experience of implementing audit and financial control systems
- Experience of developing and implementing risk management strategies, processes and systems;
- Achievement of measurable results in an environment where Finance issues impact on service delivery
- Knowledge and understanding of the use of ICT in the development, delivery and monitoring of operational financial services
- Knowledge of major legislative issues facing the delivery of financial services in the public sector
- The ability to work in partnership with a variety of organisations, including Government Departments, employer and professional bodies, trade unions and financial service providers;
- Able to demonstrate innovative approaches to financial management, budget development, and risk management which are realistic and achievable and meet service needs; Strong project management skills.
CCAB professionally qualified accountant with significant post qualification experience*