Head of Finance - Guildford, United Kingdom - The Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM)

The Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM)
The Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM)
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guildford Employment type : FULL_TIME Expires : Department : Finance Reports to : CEO

ACM is a specialist creative industries education provider with students on a range of FE and HE programmes in Music Performance, Creative Artist, Production, Technical Services and Business.

Our creative and dynamic environment blends academic excellence and professionalism alongside leading-edge industry thinking and business innovation.


ACM's Vision:


ACM will incubate potential and talent, supporting the personalised development needs of our students to facilitate a structured path from education to employment.

We provide a safe and supported space where creative talent and imagination can flourish in a caring environment.

Barriers to learning are identified through a holistic and person-centred approach to unlock the potential of the individual, enabling personal growth through professional and academic development.

Our core aim is for our students to enjoy lifelong sustainable careers underpinned by applied learning and a specialist, cutting-edge curriculum.


Therefore, our vision is to not only be the leader in applied, industry-connected, creative arts education but to also be the leader in care and support for mental health and other traditional barriers to learning, thereby driving up the standards expected within higher and further education.


ACM's Mission:


To provide an immersive student experience, with a curriculum which is connected to the industry in real-time, based on a learning by doing ethos.

Our core aim is to build confidence and self-awareness, providing students with the skills necessary to recognise and take opportunities.


Ultimately our mission is to enable students to fulfill their potential and enjoy a sustainable career within the creative arts industry.


THE ROLE:


This Finance Department looks after eight statutory entities, which includes an education company, which is registered with the Office for Students; a theatre and a recording studio.

The range of work covered by the department is broad and covers all elements of finance as well as company secretarial duties, contracts and insurance.


Reporting into the Executive Chairman, the Head of Finance will have overall control and responsibility for all financial aspects of the Group, which comprise of an education provider (ACM), a theatre and a recording studio.


ACM is a specialist creative industries education provider which was established in 1995, with students on a range of FE and HE and Masters programmes in Music Performance, Creative Artist, Production, Technical Services and Business.

Our creative and dynamic environment blends academic excellence and professionalism alongside leading-edge industry thinking and business innovation.


This is an exciting time to join the group, as ACM is currently diversifying its portfolio and opening new campuses.

As Head of Finance, you will play an important role in shaping the financial strategy for the group and driving financial performance.

You will be instrumental in reviewing current processes and controls and identifying improvements to enhance efficiencies across the business.


This is an exciting time to join a group that is going through a significant period of change as it continues to grow and diversify.

As a result, the work will be very varied and hands on.

The finance team work closely with the business to ensure full understanding of the ever-changing landscape to enable relevant and reliable forecasting and scenario modelling to support business decision making.


MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • To take overall responsibility for the Group's finance function, including the leadership and development of the finance team.
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and commentary in compliance with relevant regulations and accounting standards.
  • Work with the executive team to produce the annual group integrated budget.
  • Manage the monthly forecast process and scenario analysis.
  • Financial modelling of new business initiatives.
  • Monthly creation of an internal management pack, created in line with members of the Csuit team.
  • Oversee the year end and audit process including the production of consolidated accounts for the group, and individual accounts for the Office for Students registered entity.
  • Ensure HMRC reporting for VAT and corporation tax is accurate and timely delivered.
  • Manage the finance related Office for Students requirements.
  • Overseeing transactions processing (purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll) and student finance including credit control.
  • Cashflow management.
  • Ensure accounting system is maintained to meet business and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee maintenance of contract register and review of new contracts.
  • Responsible for Company Secretarial and insurance.
  • Maintain and build a number of strategic relationships.
  • Support Executive Chairman and executives in ad hoc analysis and tasks.
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