Description
Sopra Steria Recruitment is working in partnership with a major public sector client in the UK. We are currently recruiting a Financial Controller to be based in Corsham: Basil Hill Site for an initial period of 09 months with possible extension.
Pay Rates: upto £640 UMBRELLA
Location: South West: Corsham: Basil Hill Site
Contract Length: to
Additional qualifications required for this role
Qualified by Recognized Accountancy Body:
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Chartered Institute Management Accountants (CIMA)
Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accounting (CIPFA)
or exceptionally by relevant experience and demonstrated competence
Key tasks and deliverables
1. Lead delivery of 10 year plan and quarterly review of 10 year plan including deveoplment, costing and financial assurance of savings and capability change options to meet financial constarints.
2. Oversee production and delivery of annual budgets and forecasts, coordinating and reviewing monthly submissions and commentary packs in line with the consolidated review timetable.
3. Oversee control and reconciliation procedures such that accounts are robust, associated Project Account, asset delivery and inventory information is accurately maintained and reconciled and reporting (including Team Leader Review Financial Position) is delivered.
4. Provide strategic financial analysis and advice to projects including in support of procurement delivery and including generation of associated project cost models.
5. Lead delivery of a robust compliance and governance framework including discharge of effective financial reporting and audit requirements, Value For Money (VFM) and affordability scrutiny, assurance and financial concurrence within delegated authority.
6. Effectively manage finance resources within area of responsibility to deliver VFM.
7. Lead on defined ISS wide finance function improvement activities including developing policy and processes to ensure consistency, coherence and effectiveness..
8. Form part of the senior team undertaking agile resource management function to support Portfolio Management Office directed priorities and actively managing resource pressures to deliver ISS outputs and outcomes.
Experience Required
ESSENTIAL:
Experience in Oracle Financial Systems, Experience using Microsoft applications such as Advanced Excel, Excellent communication skills, Ability to be flexible on location/hours they will be working, Demonstrated experience of managing large and complex projects, At least 5 years experience in Senior Roles, Experience delivering projects, Accounting experience