Deputy Finance Director
- Recruiter
- Cambridge Regional College
- Location
- Cambridge
- Salary
- 45000-45000
- Posted
- 19 Jan 2021
- Closes
- 16 Feb 2021
- Ref
- 372989825
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Education and training
- Experience level
- Director
We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Deputy Finance Director to join our team based at our Campus in Cambridge. This is a full-time, permanent position and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £45,000 to £51,000 p.a., plus benefits (based on skills and experience).
Cambridge Regional College is a large and inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in a number of fields. Our campus facilities are among the best in the country. CRC is a college to be proud of and to be in.
It is important to us that we recognise the hard work and commitment of our staff. As such, you can benefit from a range of rewards to support you in your daily life.
Just some of the rewards you will benefit from as our Deputy Finance Director will include:
- Discounted rates on Apple products
- Free gym membership option and discounted classes
- Discounted rates on college courses
- BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services
- Free on-site car parking
- Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards@CRC
- On site restaurants, retail and coffee outlets (Costa Coffee at Cambridge Campus and Starbucks at Huntingdon Campus)
- Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme
- Staff Development opportunities
About the role:
Working closely with the Director of Finance, our Deputy Finance Director will be responsible for ensuring that financial reporting information produced by the College is timely, transparent, and accurate, to enable clear financial management of the college. This is a vital role that will provide both support to the Director of Finance, together with operational management of key parts of the College's Finance services, resulting in the delivery of efficient services to support the College vision.
Our Deputy Finance Director will have various responsibilities, including:
- Managing a group of staff members, identifying their development needs, organising appropriate training and deploying staff
- Consistently complying with financial regulations, policies, and procedures and assisting in the implementation and operation of the financial regulations and policies business-wide
- Ensuring the timely and accurate development and use of the college financial reporting system
- Developing training guides for users (Finance specific and for non-finance colleagues, e.g. budget holders)
- Providing training to the business (with support)
- Ensuring aged debtors are reconciled
- Developing and monitoring KPI's
- Overseeing the month-end close to ensure all close-downs are complete and accounts are accurate
- Reviewing and signing off all balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring anomalies are reported to the Director of Finance and any required amendments are processed
- Preparing the annual financial statements and Members Report
- Responsible for reviewing detailed annual budget file and reconciling to the top-level budget
- Overseeing Purchase Ledger Management
- Controlling capital expenditure in line with authorised capital budget
What we are looking for in our ideal Deputy Finance Director:
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA qualified
- Extensive relevant experience in financial management
- Previous experience of managing a team
- Prepared to be flexible with hours worked at busy periods (month end accounting and year-end/audit)
- A detailed understanding of financial control processes, statutory reporting and statutory audit
- Appreciation of general VAT legislation
- Previous performance management experience including experience of appraisal/target setting regimes
- A commitment to improving both quality and efficiency
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and vulnerable adults
- Previous experience of working successfully with managers in external agencies
- Commitment to equality & diversity
- Flexible approach to work and working relationships
If your experience and skills match the role criteria and you are excited by this new job opportunity, please click 'apply' today to be considered for our Deputy Finance Director. Don't miss out, we'd love to hear from you!
Closing date: Sunday 21st February 2021
Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found
Cambridge Regional College is a large and inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in a number of fields. Our campus facilities are among the best in the country. CRC is a college to be proud of and to be in.
It is important to us that we recognise the hard work and commitment of our staff. As such, you can benefit from a range of rewards to support you in your daily life.
Just some of the rewards you will benefit from as our Deputy Finance Director will include:
- Discounted rates on Apple products
- Free gym membership option and discounted classes
- Discounted rates on college courses
- BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services
- Free on-site car parking
- Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards@CRC
- On site restaurants, retail and coffee outlets (Costa Coffee at Cambridge Campus and Starbucks at Huntingdon Campus)
- Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme
- Staff Development opportunities
About the role:
Working closely with the Director of Finance, our Deputy Finance Director will be responsible for ensuring that financial reporting information produced by the College is timely, transparent, and accurate, to enable clear financial management of the college. This is a vital role that will provide both support to the Director of Finance, together with operational management of key parts of the College's Finance services, resulting in the delivery of efficient services to support the College vision.
Our Deputy Finance Director will have various responsibilities, including:
- Managing a group of staff members, identifying their development needs, organising appropriate training and deploying staff
- Consistently complying with financial regulations, policies, and procedures and assisting in the implementation and operation of the financial regulations and policies business-wide
- Ensuring the timely and accurate development and use of the college financial reporting system
- Developing training guides for users (Finance specific and for non-finance colleagues, e.g. budget holders)
- Providing training to the business (with support)
- Ensuring aged debtors are reconciled
- Developing and monitoring KPI's
- Overseeing the month-end close to ensure all close-downs are complete and accounts are accurate
- Reviewing and signing off all balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring anomalies are reported to the Director of Finance and any required amendments are processed
- Preparing the annual financial statements and Members Report
- Responsible for reviewing detailed annual budget file and reconciling to the top-level budget
- Overseeing Purchase Ledger Management
- Controlling capital expenditure in line with authorised capital budget
What we are looking for in our ideal Deputy Finance Director:
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA qualified
- Extensive relevant experience in financial management
- Previous experience of managing a team
- Prepared to be flexible with hours worked at busy periods (month end accounting and year-end/audit)
- A detailed understanding of financial control processes, statutory reporting and statutory audit
- Appreciation of general VAT legislation
- Previous performance management experience including experience of appraisal/target setting regimes
- A commitment to improving both quality and efficiency
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and vulnerable adults
- Previous experience of working successfully with managers in external agencies
- Commitment to equality & diversity
- Flexible approach to work and working relationships
If your experience and skills match the role criteria and you are excited by this new job opportunity, please click 'apply' today to be considered for our Deputy Finance Director. Don't miss out, we'd love to hear from you!
Closing date: Sunday 21st February 2021
Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found