Head of Finance - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Independent Office for Police Conduct

Independent Office for Police Conduct

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Introduction

What we offer

27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days)
Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave
Civil Service pension
Civil Service maternity leave package
PAM employee assistance programme
Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership
Cycle to work scheme
Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics in a more affordable way provided by Vivup
Car Leasing Scheme
Learning and development tailored to your role
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity behaviours
Staff networks focused on each of the protected characteristics run for staff, by staff:
Enable Network
Welsh Network
Pride and LGBTQI+ Network
Race, Religion and Belief Network
All Ages Network

Additional Information:

Although we are currently unable to guarantee a longer or more permanent contract, if the role can be extended or made permanent, the successful post holder may be offered the role firstly without further interview.

Rydym yn croesawu ymgeiswyr i ymgeisio am rolau trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg fel eu dewis iaith.

Purpose:

The IOPC is undertaking a major efficiency and productivity programme, enabled by new IT systems and in support of an ambitious five-year strategy.

This in the context of rising demand and complexity of operational work and a challenging financial climate which means the IOPC must deliver more with fewer resources.

Success of the programme relies on delivery of a new medium term financial strategy and delivery of financial benefits as well as delivery of ambitious new ICT and Data strategies.

As a Head of Finance, you will be welcomed into a dynamic and inclusive Finance Directorate working to ensure IOPC's assets, funding, and cash flows are maximised, consistent with overall business objectives.

The IOPC is on a journey to develop its culture, perspectives and ethos to support the organisation's core outcomes and this is your opportunity to enter into the varied world of IOPC Finance, allowing you to develop your mindset and approaches to contribute to improving the police complaints system in England and Wales.

Anticipated assessment and interview dates are
_ _week commencing 11th March 2024.

Main Responsibilities:

Lead Finance function at senior level working closely with the team and functions across the IOPC.
Prepare and implement plans for the provision and development of financial services to ensure IOPC's assets, funding, and cash flows are maximised, consistent with overall business objectives.
Work with colleagues to articulate and provide advice on the financial considerations with regards to change initiatives to deliver shared objectives and to support the IOPC to provide value for money services.
Develop and maintain external relationships, working with senior stakeholders to ensure financial transparency of IOPC operations and to demonstrate adherence to best practice.
Accountability for overseeing the delivery of financial reports in line with agreed requirements, ensuring the finance function consistently adds value to IOPC.
Establish, develop, and monitor internal policies relating to financial systems and budgets, internalising controls on expenditure as set out by Cabinet Office and HMT.
Assume responsibility for overseeing IOPC financial systems, engaging budget managers and other relevant stakeholders to drive understanding of financial considerations and management, and to contribute to high quality decision making across the IOPC.
Provide leadership, management, and direction for a team of staff within the finance function to develop expertise and ensure compliance and effective delivery of services.
Lead and oversee the development of annual financial accounting activity, working with budget holders and senior leaders to produce statutory accounts and contribute to the annual business planning process.
Act as the lead technical expert and point of escalation for complex financial matters, providing high level technical advice and professional judgement to minimise financial risk for IOPC.
Work with auditors to arrange and coordinate internal and external audits, meeting with the National Audit Office to provide IOPC annual accounts.
Assume accountability for overseeing the delivery of financial reports in line with agreed requirements, ensuring the finance function consistently adds value to IOPC.
Coordinate the response to requests from the Home Office and other central government departments where necessary
Working closely with the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, to ensure that the statutory accounts are accurately prepared liaising with the Auditors as necessary.
Provide appropriate assurances to the Director General in their role as Accounting Officer.