Associate Director Finance and Commercial - Coventry, United Kingdom - Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation)

Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation)

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Coventry, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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- £63,630 - £71,500
Job grade:

Grade 6
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
OFQUAL
Regulatory and Corporate Services
Type of role:
Finance
Senior leadership
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
Number of jobs available:
1Contents

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Coventry, West Midlands (England), CV1 3BHAbout the job

Job summary:

Ofqual is the independent qualifications regulator for England. We currently regulate 200+ awarding organisations, and approx. 11,600 certified qualifications. These include GCSEs, AS and A levels, and a broad range of vocational and technical qualifications. Regulating on behalf of students of all ages and apprentices is central to how we fulfil our statutory objectives.

Ofqual is a rewarding, dynamic place to work.

We offer employees the opportunity to develop within their role and progress through the organisation via a number of Learning and Development opportunities and activities.

The Associate Director, Finance and Commercial is responsible for the delivery of Ofqual's Finance, Business and Commercial output and activities and is a key member of the Regulatory and Corporate Services (RCS) Leadership Team.

The role includes attendance at the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC), the Finance and HR Committee (F&HR) and Board.

Job description:

You will be providing expert advice to the Chair of Ofqual's ARAC and F&HR Committees, Executive Director Finance and Operations, the Chief Regulator, and Executive Directors on finance, business and commercial activities to support the delivery of Ofqual's strategic goals, as necessary within the wider Government community.

This role will have overall accountability for the quality and delivery of draft Ofqual Annual Report and Accounts, to maintain and enhance Ofqual's brand and consistent 'voice'.

Who we are looking for.

You will be an accomplished and expert senior leader with the ability to inspire and lead complex and diverse teams.

You will almost certainly have an appetite for developing people, using new approaches and be tuned in to behaviours to create an environment that encourages high performance and innovation.

You will value education, and thrive on the success of your team's achievements, valuing their success and achievements above your own.

You will have extensive experience within the financial sector and be several years post qualification as a management or financial accountant.

A forensic and strategic thinker, you will be highly adept at translating multiple and complex inputs into clear direction, strategy and business plans as well as being able to demonstrate high levels of personal integrity and a commitment to uphold the Civil Service values.

A colleague committed to people and creating inclusive workplaces who values equality, diversity and inclusion, you will ensure that organisational values and our strategic approach to EDI are at the forefront of our determination and delivery of our overarching strategic objectives.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provide expert advice to the Chair of Ofqual's ARAC and F&HR Committees, Executive Director Finance and Operations, the Chief Regulator, and Executive Directors on finance, business and commercial activities to support the delivery of Ofqual's strategic goals, as necessary within the wider Government community.
Support the Accounting Officer directly and indirectly via your line manager and by enabling EDs across Ofqual to discharge their responsibilities by ensuring that there are sufficient financial expertise, effective financial systems and control mechanisms in place in accordance with MPM.
Provide meaningful financial analysis enabling decision makers to take timely and informed business decisions, including the development of the annual budget in such a way that it enables the fulfilling of Ofqual's corporate plan.
Be an active member of the RCS Leadership Team, and attending where required the Ofqual Senior Management Group, advising on all aspects of the organisation's work in relation to finance, business, and commercial activities.
Assist the Executive Director Finance and Operations and Chief Regulator in setting and developing the financial strategy of Ofqual and leading the operational delivery of that strategy internally and with stakeholders in His Majesty's Treasury and the Department for Education.

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