Head of Finance

* Provide effective management and leadership for the Finance Team.

* Manage the functions of the Finance Team including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, online payments, general ledger, cash holdings and control accounts.

* Maintain relationships with external stakeholders including the College's bank.

* Take responsibility for the administration of the College's use of finance system.

* Implement improvements in the College's use of the finance system.

* Support budget holders in budgetary control and provide user-friendly and timely financial reports for budget holders and management. * Advise senior leaders on key financial matters.

* Develop and oversee financial policies and procedures.

* Ensure robust and effective financial controls are in place and complied with at the College.

* Ensure that all College income is maximised for the benefit of the students.

* Lead the budget-setting and financial forecasting processes.

* Monitor spend against budget in order to inform strategic decisions.

* Provide financial management to the Abacus Maths Hub and other initiatives that the College participate.

* Undertake financial analysis of College activities including the work with Higher Education and initiatives such as T-Levels.

* Supporting year-end accounting and audit processes for the College.

* Take responsibility for the timely and efficient preparation and submission of financial returns to the regulatory bodies.

* Ensure timely implementation of recommendations from Audit and Assurance Reports. * Ensure any tax obligations are discharged correctly and effectively.

* Undertake such duties that maybe assigned commensurate with the grade and overall responsibility level of the post and as changing circumstances may require.

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