Financial Controller

Job title:

Financial Controller

Company:

The Sheffield College

Job description

Position: Financial ControllerSalary £57,778 – £66,981Contract: PermanentLocation: SheffieldHours: 37 Hours per week X 52 weeks per yearThe Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every step.About the RoleAs the Financial Controller, one of your first key responsibilities will be to lead on and implement a new Finance and ERP system across college. You will report into the Executive Director of Finance and will be responsible for a team of approximately 15 people.You will manage 4 small teams and offer training and support to a wide range of stakeholders in the college. Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team you will collaborate across college with a solutions focused approach to drive improvements and efficiencies to enhance the student experience.This role is ideal if you:

• Have the knowledge and confidence to lead the Finance and Procurement function in a large educational organisation
• Are passionate; to drive and develop the Finance and Procurement Team
• Are committed to putting our students first, working collaboratively across the college.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the finance and procurement teams to deliver on key objectives
• Ensuring that all financial requirements are met for all stakeholders
• Communicating with the team and across college on key finance related activities
• Ensuring compliance in a variety of areas such as Modern Slavery and Financial Accounting
• Providing training and development opportunities for the Finance team, as well as to the wider college on key changes regarding financial regulations
• Working on future forecasts and developments

Skills & KnowledgeWe strive to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals who believe they can contribute effectively to this role. While not mandatory, we are particularly interested in candidates who embody the following qualities:

• Management experience of leading a finance function
• Strong technical accounting skills
• Significant experience of exploiting IT solutions to drive efficiencies
• Experience of leading budget setting processes
• A CCAB qualified accountant
• Experience of accounting for capital projects and grant funded projects

What We Offer

• Pension contribution of 17.1%
• Work-Life Balance – Enhanced Holiday Entitlement
• A Supportive Environment – 2 Week December closure for all employees
• Sustainability – Cycle to Work Scheme
• Supporting employees at all stages of life – enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies

& Many More!Tel: 0114 260 2600 Ext: 2302Email:We appreciate your interest and look forward to getting to know you!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Next Steps:Closing date: 20/06/2024Interview date: 01/07/24As a Leaders in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.Also, as a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us via the details above.We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures.Further details on the employment of ex-offenders can be found in the documents attached to this advert.Please click the links below to view the job description, person specification and notes of guidance. If you are accessing this advert on your mobile device, the box will be replaced by a button.To apply please click apply and follow the links and complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process please contact People Operations Team via email. CVs currently not accepted.We are focused on achieving our vision of being leaders in technical and academic education, creating exceptional opportunities for the communities that we serve to realise their aspirations.PLACEHOLDER

Expected salary

£57778 – 66981 per year

Location

Sheffield

Job date

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 23:34:23 GMT

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