Head of Accounts

Head of Accounts Location: hybrid with travel to Oxford Salary: up to £85,393 – dependant on experience We currently have an exciting opportunity to work with one of our high profile public sector client as Head of Accounts where you will have the chance to apply and develop your skills in a supportive and flexible environment. As a Member of the Finance Senior Management Team you will be responsible for developing and delivering the financial strategy. You will be supporting the Director of Finance in delivering Financial Management and Business Partnering services, Management Accounting, strategic financial planning, investment appraisal and commercial analysis. The successful candidate will provide leadership to and management of the Accounts team, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver objectives within agreed resources. The successful candidate will develop and deliver a culture of team work and flexibility across the Accounts team. Lead and manage the Accounts team, developing a strong team culture across the Corporate Finance Team and the Finance Business Partners. Ensuring the team is appropriately resourced, informed, motivated and trained to meet its agreed performance standard and successfully deliver the departments objectives, whilst maintaining excellent customer focused service. Knowledge and skills required CCAB Qualified accountant with significant experience at senior level in complex organisations. In depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws and best practice. Demonstrated experience of managing own and teams workload and to make informed independent decisions to tight deadlines. Proven and extensive managerial experience, to provide professional advice and support to Senior Management teams, including the Director of Finance as a member of the department’s management team. Experience of motivating and leading large finance teams through periods of change Experience of working with / partnering teams outside of core finance, preferably including to leadership level. Strong commercial and analytical skills – with ability to analyse complex information and assess options and draw appropriate advice. Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels with ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for a broad range of senior stakeholders. Demonstrated experience to plan over short, medium and long term timeframes and adjust plans and resources as required. Experience of leading and managing successful projects. Ability to see the bigger picture in operational and strategic interactions Previous experience of operating within public sector financial framework. Why apply You will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including up to 30 days annual leave per annum pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, and excellent career development opportunities.

Job Type : Permanent

Job Role : Finance Leader

Job Unique ID: JOBID-266

Closing Date : Wed, 28 Dec 2022 23:59:59 GMT

Posted By : Laura Ball

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