Description
Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation, are currently looking to recruit a Finance Manager based in Glasgow for an initial 6 month contract on a rate of £/day (inside of IR35).The Role:
Our client is looking for a fully qualified accountant who can demonstrate leadership skills and experience in developing and maintaining strong financial controls. The role requires someone who has strong technical skills and softer skills to develop a Finance Business Partner approach to internal reporting.
The emphasis of the post will be to deliver high quality financial reporting both internally and externally. The post holder will lead on ensuring the organisation's meets its statutory reporting obligations and provides high quality management information to ensure value for money is achieved.
The post holder will provide professional leadership and expert resource to the organisation. Supporting the production of the Annual Accounts, Standing Financial Instructions and financial returns. The post holder would also be responsible for supporting the normal monthly reporting cycle
The post holder will influence and affect change by supporting and challenging budget holders on finance related issues. This will include forecasts, costings, business cases the supporting the Annual Operating Plan.
Requirements:
Qualified Accountant with membership of one of the five bodies recognised by the Consultative Committee of Accounting Bodies (CCAB) or the Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA)
Relevant experience of Financial Reporting including liaising with internal and external audit
Relevant experience within a complex organisation with demonstrable experience in a Management Accounting role
Desirable Skills:
Knowledge and understanding of national health policy and the impact on financial planning and control
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software package including Excel, Word and Outlook
Experience of business case/option appraisal using Green book/SCIM guidance
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.