Head of Finance and Corporate Services

Description

Our prestigious client is looking to recruit a Head of Finance and Corporate Services who will report directly to the CEO.
The candidate will be responsible for the efficient and effective functioning of corporate services and the delivery of relevant finance and corporate support services in support of their strategic priorities and activities.

The services include finance, procurement, governance, continuous improvement, business planning and performance monitoring, risk management and corporate statutory duties. The post holder will ensure that the clients’ financial and corporate responsibilities and obligations are discharged effectively and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities
* To lead, plan, manage and coordinate the work in the Finance & Corporate Services function, in order to ensure the provision of high-quality, up-to-date expert specialised knowledge and services to the organisation.
* To develop, implement and accomplish the corporate function’s strategy by determining accountabilities, revisiting, communicating and enforcing policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with the overall strategy and appropriate coordination with the other teams, adhering to best practices.
* To develop finance strategies by contributing financial information, analysis and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction, establishing functional objectives in line with strategic goals.
* To plan and manage the statutory corporate responsibilities, including: the preparation of Corporate Plan and annual Operational Plans; submissions on spending reviews and the production of the Annual Report and Accounts.

Essential Skills
* A CCAB or equivalent qualified accountant.
* Substantial experience in public sector finance, corporate governance, contract management and procurement
* A proven track record in preparing annual account in the public sector
* Team leadership and management skills

Desirable Skills
* Gaelic skills (oral and literacy)

In return the successful candidate will be working remotely on an initially 6 month contract, this may be extended with an attractive salary package.

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ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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