Head of Finance

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  • Job type

    Permanent

  • Location

    Brighton

  • Working Pattern

    Full-time

  • Specialism

    Senior Finance Qualified

  • Industry

    Education & Training

  • Pay

    £60000 - £74800 plus enhanced pension
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Head of Finance, Brighton, Hybrid

Your new company

Our public sector client is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join as their Head of Finance, reporting into a Director. This pivotal role will lead to the provision of high-quality post-award advice and support and will manage all financial and legal aspects of contracts.

Your new role

You will be responsible for a team of 18 staff, promoting and maintaining a high-quality Professional Services team and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will ensure compliance with funding policies, statutory reporting, and internal and external audits. You will oversee the provision of up-to-date project reporting to key stakeholders and Finance Business Partners. You will work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment of services and ensure service delivery meets statutory, legal, and financial reporting requirements. The role also involves providing accurate and timely financial information to stakeholders in accordance with corporate timetables.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified Accountant with strong leadership skills with experience of managing teams. You will have the ability to build robust processes and ensure compliance with policies, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate would have worked within the Higher Education, NHS or charity sectors.

What you'll get in return

This is a hybrid role: 2 days in the office, 3 remote, salary £60,000 - £74,800 plus an enhanced generous pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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