Head of Finance

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Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management:

• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts and annual financial reports.
• Manage the company's monitoring and reporting systems.
• Monitor and interpret cash flows, predicting future trends.
• Analyse data to support business decision-making.
• Research and report on factors influencing business performance.
• Develop financial management mechanisms to minimise financial risk.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out.
• Produce accurate financial reports to specific deadlines for a range of stakeholders.
• Oversee stock control and costing.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and legislation regarding accounting procedures.
• Oversee the management of the payroll function.

 Company Secretary:

• Fulfil the role of company secretary including external reporting and managing governance and compliance matters.
• Ensure the company complies with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of board meetings and resolutions.
• Facilitate effective communication between board members and senior management.

Strategic Leadership:

• Contribute to the development of organisational strategy, policy, and corporate decision-making.
• Actively participate in ideas generation, problem-solving, and quality improvement activities.
• Provide effective, supportive, and motivational leadership to staff, fostering their development.

Team Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with other members of the Senior Leadership Team to achieve company aims and objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless business operations.

Other Duties:

• Undertake any other reasonable duties required by management from time to time.

Essential Criteria:

• Professional qualification with a relevant accounting body.
• At least 3 years proven experience at a relevant senior and strategic level role leading and developing Finance, Procurement and Governance.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to contribute strategically to organisational development.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics finance system
• Knowledge of Public Sector Government Accounting and governance

Please note successful applicants will be required to complete an Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Check and Bankruptcy/disqualification check.

Why Work with USEL:

• 27 days annual leave increasing to 30 days with service.
• 12 days Bank Holidays
• 12.15pm finish on Fridays
• Free onsite car parking
• Fully accessible workplace for all
• Inspire Workplace Counselling Service
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible working opportunities
• Life Assurance
• Staff discount in Ability Cafes