Head of Finance (FTC 12 months maternity cover)
Location: London or Edinburgh – 3 days a week onsite
Salary: £70,000
Reporting to: Director of Finance and Operations
Responsible for: Up to 2 direct reports (team of 8)
Our client is a non-ministerial government department that provides actuarial advice to other government departments and organisations in the public sector in the UK and around the world. Their mission is to support effective decision-making and robust reporting within government as the first-choice provider of actuarial and specialist analysis, advice and assurance.
The finance team is small, but it has a broad and varied remit. This is an exciting time to join the organisation - we are setting out our strategy over the next five years and planning our transition to a new finance system, delivering efficiencies and enhancing decision making.
This is a great opportunity to demonstrate existing financial accounting and reporting skills while gaining insight into the working of a unique Arms Length Body at the heart of central government.
The successful candidate will report to and support the Director of Finance.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead the Finance team through transition to a new finance system. Assure key business and system changes, working closely with colleagues across the department to ensure future changes align with relevant accounting standards and best practices. Lead on financial accounting, including preparation of the annual report and accounts, audit exercises, and operational financial activity. Lead on external reporting to HM Treasury and Cabinet Office. Provision of expert technical financial advice on sensitive and complex accounting and budgeting issues. Ensure robust stewardship of public money, underpinned by effective planning and internal controls. Champion sound financial management across the Department, reviewing financial operations and performance. Provide high quality information and advice to inform the Executive committee and Board. Provide inspirational leadership and act as a deputy for the Director of Finance and Operations. Develop and support a high performing team, leaning into other key team and directorate priorities. This job description is a broad reflection of the current duties and may be subject to change. Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract (12 months) Pay:
£64,000.00-£77,000.00 per year Benefits:
Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Sick pay Work from home Schedule:
Flexitime Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:
London E14: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience:
Financial accounting: 10 years (required) Public Sector: 2 years (preferred) Work Location:
Hybrid remote in London E14 Reference ID:
HoFSS1
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Lead the Finance team through transition to a new finance system. Assure key business and system changes, working closely with colleagues across the department to ensure future changes align with relevant accounting standards and best practices. Lead on financial accounting, including preparation of the annual report and accounts, audit exercises, and operational financial activity. Lead on external reporting to HM Treasury and Cabinet Office. Provision of expert technical financial advice on sensitive and complex accounting and budgeting issues. Ensure robust stewardship of public money, underpinned by effective planning and internal controls. Champion sound financial management across the Department, reviewing financial operations and performance. Provide high quality information and advice to inform the Executive committee and Board. Provide inspirational leadership and act as a deputy for the Director of Finance and Operations. Develop and support a high performing team, leaning into other key team and directorate priorities. This job description is a broad reflection of the current duties and may be subject to change. Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract (12 months) Pay:
£64,000.00-£77,000.00 per year Benefits:
Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Sick pay Work from home Schedule:
Flexitime Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:
London E14: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience:
Financial accounting: 10 years (required) Public Sector: 2 years (preferred) Work Location:
Hybrid remote in London E14 Reference ID:
HoFSS1
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