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Principal Accountabilities

• Lead the delivery of the annual budget for a major organisational component, ensuring alignment with established budget guidance.
• Oversee the production of quarterly financial monitoring reports, including full forecasts.
• Provide high-quality financial advice to directorate teams, including commentary on decision-making documents.
• Support the annual accounts closure process, ensuring timely and insightful variance analysis.
• Drive the development and implementation of finance system improvements, in collaboration with external service providers.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance financial processes and systems.
• Collaborate with reporting and systems accountants to ensure accurate and accessible financial information, including guidance on accounting structures.
• Champion financial literacy across the organisation.
• Develop and support team members, ensuring skillsets align with organisational needs.
• Manage allocated staff and budgets in line with organisational policies and ethical standards, ensuring procurement and contract management follow best practice.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of work.
• Embrace flexible working and contribute to cross-functional and cross-organisational initiatives and project teams.

Person Specifications

• Professionally qualified accountant (e.g., CCAB or equivalent) with current CPD.
• Extensive experience in financial management within a large, complex organisation.
• Proven track record of managing complex budgeting processes.
• Experience in leading senior finance professionals.
• Skilled in delivering strategic financial advice and innovative solutions to senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in improving finance systems and processes.
• Proficient in Excel and experienced in using financial systems for analysis.

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