Key appointment

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 £82,279 - £87,284/annum 

Are you an influential leader with solid commercial acumen, and the ability to motivate and inspire others? An exciting VP opportunity has arisen to be part of a well-established and highly regarded College in North London providing transformational leadership in all aspects of financial management, infrastructure and support services.

As a member of the Executive Team and reporting to the Principal, the Vice Principal for Finance and Resources will be responsible for leading the College’s strategic objectives for Finance, Estates and ICT. The postholder will lead a programme of transformation to ensure the College’s digital and physical infrastructure is fit for future curriculum delivery and delivers the College objectives.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• To support the strategic planning processes, developing, maintaining and implementing the policies set by the Board of Governors and report upon their impact and consequences.
• Lead on the development and delivery of a financial strategy that sustains a strong financial base, achieves outstanding audits, supports profitable operation, and underpins innovation and reinvestment.
• Take a lead in the formulation of the College’s immediate, mid-term and long-term financial plans, preparation of College budgets and financial forecasts.
• Be responsible for the payroll function, to ensure efficient payment to staff and meet the statutory requirements regarding pensions and other deductions.
• Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of annual revenue and capital budgets.
• Contribute to the annual business and curriculum planning cycle, delivering best practice and best value.
• Support the development of a property and physical resources strategy, leading the financial aspects of capital projects, working with the Estates team to ensure that any builds or refurbishments are delivered on time and on budget.
• Provide strategic advice to the EMT, SLT, Principal and the Governing Body in simple reporting terms.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent and will be fully qualified in ACA, ACCA, CIPFA or CIMA. Ideally you will bring previous experience from a senior finance role in a Further Education or Adult Community Education setting. A practical knowledge of Sage Intact and iTrent software would be an advantage.

You will bring substantial experience in the production of management accounts and statutory financial statements, together with writing finance and payroll policies and procedures.

A natural leader, you will be confident providing concise advice and guidance to managers at all levels on a range of financial issues and formats. You will have the ability to plan successfully, implement and manage all financial aspects of a complex and fast-changing organisation. As a solution focused individual, you will have the ability to work creatively and under your own initiative to set and meet deadlines with a results orientated approach.

In return the college offers a range of benefits including a contributory group personal pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, interest free season ticket loan, full CPD programme, cycle to work scheme and family friendly HR policies.

Closing date: Sunday 3rd Dec 2023

 Job Reference  VPF353