Deputy Head of Financial Services, Argyle and Bute - Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom - Rutherford Cross

Rutherford Cross

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Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Job Title:
Deputy Head of Financial Services

Reports to:
Head of Financial Services

Salary:
up to £47,500

Location:
Argyle and Bute

Role Responsibilities:

Assist with the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes, including the preparation of monthly Management Accounts for the Group
Review, develop and maintain appropriate financial controls over the finance processes and balance sheet
Provide support to the Head of Financial Services, deputising as required
Provide support and coaching to project managers throughout the project life cycle
Ensure all costs including staff time, are appropriately evidenced and charged to projects in order to meet business requirements and for the submission and audit of claims in line with funder guidelines
Developing and monitoring proposal submissions in line with the funder financial guidelines.
Coach and support contracts administration staff to develop their contracts administration knowledge base
Contribute to the continuing development of the information management system (NetSuite), providing clarity on the organisation's requirements to the Reporting and Systems Manager
Actively participate in governance of the IMS, providing critical review of and input to process solutions
Oversee staff allocations, assisting team with management and monitoring of staff resources

The Individual:

Professionally qualified accountant (CA/ CIMA/ ACCA or equivalent)
Have experience of providing and developing financial information in a diverse organisation
Experience and understanding of charity accounting, research and/or education organisation would be advantageous
Team management or people supervision experience
Some experience of dealing with external auditors and finance providers
Excellent communication skills

On Offer:

Flexible & Hybrid working arrangements
Purchase of additional annual leave up to 20 days per annum
Access to shopping discounts as well as local shop and leisure discounted memberships
Cycle to work scheme
Payroll Giving
Salary Sacrifice pensions
Access to wellbeing portals which provide support for mental health, nutrition and fitness and GP referral scheme
Occupational health support
Welfare support on site
Access to free CBT sessions
Sabbatical scheme
A number of training and development courses to assist you with career development