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Head of Finance - Research England
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UK Research and Innovation, Swindon
- Onsite working
- Full time
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Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 Jul
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Full Job Description
Lead a finance business partnering team, providing a comprehensive financial business partnering service to Research England; providing high level insight, challenge and support to a comprehensive range of stakeholders, to deliver outcomes in line with UKRI priorities., Key Areas of Accountability
Leadership / teamwork
+ Lead, develop and motivate a team to deliver high standards of service.
+ Take a collegiate approach to leading across the UKRI Finance function
+ Develop exceptional collaborative relationships with senior managers and key internal and external stakeholders including the Executive Chair, COO, and Directors.
+ Lead in providing strategic finance advice, driving value for money, and offering challenges to relevant internal and external senior stakeholders, based on strong business awareness and understanding, to ensure robust financial processes.
+ As a recognised expert, work closely with senior stakeholders to bring insight and influence on financial matters to aid in establishing strategic priorities, particularly in more complex or high-risk matters
+ Represent the Finance function and/or UKRI at relevant Executive meetings, Boards and Committees.
Delivery / programmes / projects / process
+ Responsibility for a range of complex reporting and control functions, positioning Finance to work with the business and link budgets to delivery plans and business cases.
+ Present insightful information and analysis to support effective strategic decision-making, using strong business awareness to present insightful information and analysis and to support effective longer-term decision-making and deliver outcomes in line with Council/UKRI priorities.
+ Ownership and accountability for annual and multi-year budget setting cycles including close work with central strategic finance team and DSIT on dual support issues
+ Lead finance input to the RE payments project
+ Accountability and direction in the development of the finance case within business cases, and input and shape the direction of the other cases.
+ Accountable for ensuring compliance with internal financial, DSIT and HMG controls within assigned business areas.
+ Accountability and responsibility for the production of high-quality reports for Executive meetings, Boards and Committees
Other
+ Work to create and deliver a long term strategy for the management of cross cutting programmes noting the challenges of time limited projects and redeployment of resources
+ Manage multiple stakeholders with occasionally conflicting priorities to minimise conflict and deliver best value to UKRI, (S) - Assessed at shortlisting
(I) - Assessed at interview
(S&I) - Assessed at both shortlisting and interview
+ Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA), or willing and able to complete qualification within 12 months. (S), + High level understanding of accounting and finance, and demonstrable experience of working in senior finance roles and delivering effective financial management. (S, I)
+ Experience of working strategically to balance the conflicting demands of multiple stakeholders whilst protecting the integrity and ownership of financial processes. (S)
+ Significant experience in provision of high quality written and verbal advice, suitable for executive and senior level decision makers. (I)
+ Strategic understanding of the role of governance, risk management and assurance in operational and project delivery and ability to reflect that understanding in advice to the business. (S, I)
Skills and abilities:
+ Proven ability to build exceptional collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders and influence and challenge them with impact and professional credibility (S, I)
+ Proven ability to lead and motivate a team to deliver high standards of service. (S)
+ Proven high level written and oral communication skills. (I)
+ Personal resilience and a confident approach, willing to apply good judgement to solve issues and find solutions. (I)
+ Strong organisational skills, able to manage and prioritise own and others' workload and meet deadlines in a very timely manner. (S)
We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below;
+ An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
+ 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
+ Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
+ Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
+ Flexible working options
Please click here for more details on the Benefits of working for UKRI - UKRI, Alongside your salary of £68,525, UK Research and Innovation contributes £19,851 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ Learning and development tailored to your role
+ An environment with flexible working options
+ A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
+ A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Things you need to know
Selection process details
1st Interview incl Presentation.
Interviews will either take place remotely via Teams or in person face to face.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Leadership / teamwork
+ Lead, develop and motivate a team to deliver high standards of service.
+ Take a collegiate approach to leading across the UKRI Finance function
+ Develop exceptional collaborative relationships with senior managers and key internal and external stakeholders including the Executive Chair, COO, and Directors.
+ Lead in providing strategic finance advice, driving value for money, and offering challenges to relevant internal and external senior stakeholders, based on strong business awareness and understanding, to ensure robust financial processes.
+ As a recognised expert, work closely with senior stakeholders to bring insight and influence on financial matters to aid in establishing strategic priorities, particularly in more complex or high-risk matters
+ Represent the Finance function and/or UKRI at relevant Executive meetings, Boards and Committees.
Delivery / programmes / projects / process
+ Responsibility for a range of complex reporting and control functions, positioning Finance to work with the business and link budgets to delivery plans and business cases.
+ Present insightful information and analysis to support effective strategic decision-making, using strong business awareness to present insightful information and analysis and to support effective longer-term decision-making and deliver outcomes in line with Council/UKRI priorities.
+ Ownership and accountability for annual and multi-year budget setting cycles including close work with central strategic finance team and DSIT on dual support issues
+ Lead finance input to the RE payments project
+ Accountability and direction in the development of the finance case within business cases, and input and shape the direction of the other cases.
+ Accountable for ensuring compliance with internal financial, DSIT and HMG controls within assigned business areas.
+ Accountability and responsibility for the production of high-quality reports for Executive meetings, Boards and Committees
Other
+ Work to create and deliver a long term strategy for the management of cross cutting programmes noting the challenges of time limited projects and redeployment of resources
+ Manage multiple stakeholders with occasionally conflicting priorities to minimise conflict and deliver best value to UKRI, (S) - Assessed at shortlisting
(I) - Assessed at interview
(S&I) - Assessed at both shortlisting and interview
+ Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA), or willing and able to complete qualification within 12 months. (S), + High level understanding of accounting and finance, and demonstrable experience of working in senior finance roles and delivering effective financial management. (S, I)
+ Experience of working strategically to balance the conflicting demands of multiple stakeholders whilst protecting the integrity and ownership of financial processes. (S)
+ Significant experience in provision of high quality written and verbal advice, suitable for executive and senior level decision makers. (I)
+ Strategic understanding of the role of governance, risk management and assurance in operational and project delivery and ability to reflect that understanding in advice to the business. (S, I)
Skills and abilities:
+ Proven ability to build exceptional collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders and influence and challenge them with impact and professional credibility (S, I)
+ Proven ability to lead and motivate a team to deliver high standards of service. (S)
+ Proven high level written and oral communication skills. (I)
+ Personal resilience and a confident approach, willing to apply good judgement to solve issues and find solutions. (I)
+ Strong organisational skills, able to manage and prioritise own and others' workload and meet deadlines in a very timely manner. (S)
We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below;
+ An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
+ 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
+ Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
+ Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
+ Flexible working options
Please click here for more details on the Benefits of working for UKRI - UKRI, Alongside your salary of £68,525, UK Research and Innovation contributes £19,851 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ Learning and development tailored to your role
+ An environment with flexible working options
+ A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
+ A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Things you need to know
Selection process details
1st Interview incl Presentation.
Interviews will either take place remotely via Teams or in person face to face.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
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