Financial Controller
Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit a Financial Controller for an initial 6 months, then 4 week extensions up to 23 months.. This is an interim role however there is potential a permanent opportunity may become available to apply for. Day rate of £385.63 – £445.20 (Inside IR35). Role will be hybrid working with the expectation to be in the office 2 to 3 days per week.
Responsibilities:
– To support the Finance Director in the inputs for the long and short-term business planning at the organisation and its subsidiaries, ensuring that all business plans are aligned to the Grant Agreement Commitments and the Framework Agreement, with a clear set of financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that the subsidiaries will be held to account to deliver.
– Support the Finance Director in the financial direction of the organisation to ensure the delivery of value for the taxpayer with a focus on continuous improvement across the organisation.
– The Financial Controller will work closely with sponsor and subsidiaries to lead on and identify improved process and opportunities to influence future policy development or change
– Ensure that all decisions and plans are in line with the Scottish Public Finance Manual.
– To lead on the provision of the day-to-day management of finance ensuring a high-quality output, with strong financial control, responsive to change and driving continuous improvement.
– The Financial Controller will provide leadership and day to day management to a Finance team including Finance Manager and Capital Projects Lead. The Financial Controller will lead the team and manage performance to ensure support for wider Finance directorate objectives.
– Lead the delivery of a finance business partnering approach to provide impartial advice and guidance to management on all financial matters relating to the organisation.
– Development and implement a financial control framework which sets out the key financial processes and ensures that the necessary financial controls are in place to ensure that spend is managed appropriately and in line with the Scottish Public Finance Manual and Framework Agreement.
– To ensure that all subsidiaries deliver the financial commitments outlined in the Grant Agreement and the Framework Agreement, and that there is regular reporting in place to the Board on actual financial performance.
– To ensure early warning of any adverse variance of financial performance by the organisation and its subsidiaries is reported to the board, and that required remedial action plans are in place.
– Through leadership and collaborative working, whilst managing at times complex and sensitive relationships, the Financial Controller ensures that the organisation and its subsidiaries work in line with their laid down business processes particularly those around delegated financial authorities.
– Liaise with the organisation’s Sponsor Team to ensure the appropriate cash management and budgeting processes are in place in line with any laid down processes and procedures.
– Provide oversight of the production of annual accounts on behalf of the Accountable Officer, in line with the requirements of the Scottish Public Finance Manual and the Scottish Government Financial Reporting Manual.
– Provide oversight of the effective and efficient production of monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts and other financial reports for the organisation.
Essential Skills:
– Must hold a recognised accountancy qualification from CIMA, ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA or CIPFA. They will have operated at a senior level both technically and professionally, with Board level exposure. Appreciation of lease accounting rules specifically is required.
– Exposure to both private and public sector accounting and governance is also desirable, along with a strong understanding of the UK rail industry and the political, commercial, and legal complexities.
– A strong, collaborative, and inclusive leader with a high level of gravitas, the role holder will
have the ability to provide highly effective financial leadership and governance, with a strong commercial focus.
– Able to build effective working relationships at all levels, they will have strong analytical skills, with excellent planning and forward-thinking capability.
– Highly organised, output focused disciplined and diligent, they will bring a strong track record in the delivery of complex financial management, along with demonstrable continuous improvement skills.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
Responsibilities:
– To support the Finance Director in the inputs for the long and short-term business planning at the organisation and its subsidiaries, ensuring that all business plans are aligned to the Grant Agreement Commitments and the Framework Agreement, with a clear set of financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that the subsidiaries will be held to account to deliver.
– Support the Finance Director in the financial direction of the organisation to ensure the delivery of value for the taxpayer with a focus on continuous improvement across the organisation.
– The Financial Controller will work closely with sponsor and subsidiaries to lead on and identify improved process and opportunities to influence future policy development or change
– Ensure that all decisions and plans are in line with the Scottish Public Finance Manual.
– To lead on the provision of the day-to-day management of finance ensuring a high-quality output, with strong financial control, responsive to change and driving continuous improvement.
– The Financial Controller will provide leadership and day to day management to a Finance team including Finance Manager and Capital Projects Lead. The Financial Controller will lead the team and manage performance to ensure support for wider Finance directorate objectives.
– Lead the delivery of a finance business partnering approach to provide impartial advice and guidance to management on all financial matters relating to the organisation.
– Development and implement a financial control framework which sets out the key financial processes and ensures that the necessary financial controls are in place to ensure that spend is managed appropriately and in line with the Scottish Public Finance Manual and Framework Agreement.
– To ensure that all subsidiaries deliver the financial commitments outlined in the Grant Agreement and the Framework Agreement, and that there is regular reporting in place to the Board on actual financial performance.
– To ensure early warning of any adverse variance of financial performance by the organisation and its subsidiaries is reported to the board, and that required remedial action plans are in place.
– Through leadership and collaborative working, whilst managing at times complex and sensitive relationships, the Financial Controller ensures that the organisation and its subsidiaries work in line with their laid down business processes particularly those around delegated financial authorities.
– Liaise with the organisation’s Sponsor Team to ensure the appropriate cash management and budgeting processes are in place in line with any laid down processes and procedures.
– Provide oversight of the production of annual accounts on behalf of the Accountable Officer, in line with the requirements of the Scottish Public Finance Manual and the Scottish Government Financial Reporting Manual.
– Provide oversight of the effective and efficient production of monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts and other financial reports for the organisation.
Essential Skills:
– Must hold a recognised accountancy qualification from CIMA, ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA or CIPFA. They will have operated at a senior level both technically and professionally, with Board level exposure. Appreciation of lease accounting rules specifically is required.
– Exposure to both private and public sector accounting and governance is also desirable, along with a strong understanding of the UK rail industry and the political, commercial, and legal complexities.
– A strong, collaborative, and inclusive leader with a high level of gravitas, the role holder will
have the ability to provide highly effective financial leadership and governance, with a strong commercial focus.
– Able to build effective working relationships at all levels, they will have strong analytical skills, with excellent planning and forward-thinking capability.
– Highly organised, output focused disciplined and diligent, they will bring a strong track record in the delivery of complex financial management, along with demonstrable continuous improvement skills.
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
