Director of Finance (London)

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Director of Finance, £75,000, London and Hybrid

We are working with a prestigious arts Higher Education organisation to find a new Director of Finance to lead the team. Sitting as part of the senior leadership, you will lead a small finance function on all aspects of finance and supporting commercial activity. The role is suited to candidates coming from a higher education background, ideally an SME, and are happy to be in a hands on and varied position that covers commercial finance along with technical. This is a vibrant organisation with a clear vision, so it’s a brilliant time to join!

We will be reviewing CVs throughout the process so please apply as soon as you are able to.

Your Role

• Be the senior financial controller and primary contact for auditors, statutory bodies and validating bodies with regards to finance.
• Lead the development and implementation of financial strategy, and the management of financial operations.
• Lead the development, management, planning and delivery of the finance function and all requirements for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, financial risk management and compliance.
• Work with the Executive and Board of Trustees to develop a sustainable financial plan
• Ensure that budget and management accounts models are fit-for-purpose, liaising with the Executive and Finance & Resources Committee as appropriate.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, working with budget holders to produce detailed budget analysis for the Executive team, Finance & Resources Committee and Board.
• Prepare annual accounts and oversee year-end audit process from auditors’ visit through to Board approval.
• Be responsible for the timely submission of the Annual Financial Return to the Office for Students, and any interim reporting as required by the OfS.
• Be accountable for all aspects of taxation including VAT, Theatre Tax Relief and Income Tax.
• Oversee the effective management of staff payroll and pensions, and timely payment of all PAYE contracts and contracts for services, ensuring employer statutory responsibilities are fulfilled.
• Develop viable financial models for additional services, activities and initiatives

Your Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education is necessary
• Comfortable leading a developing a small team
• Experience working in a senior leadership team and confident in Board meetings
• Happy to be hands on in a varied finance position

• Seniority levelDirector

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionAccounting/Auditing and Finance
• IndustriesHigher Education, Performing Arts, and Performing Arts and Spectator Sports

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