Finance Manager x2
We are currently recruiting for two Finance Manager roles within our Headquarters.
You will provide financial and budget assurance to HQ Directorate Senior Management teams.
You will provide a robust financial reporting structure, to ensure the effective monitoring and control of budgets and expenditure. You will ensure that efficient processing of financial transactions positively supports effective delivery of Directorate aims and objectives and that all processes, systems and procedures are robust, controlled and will withstand audit scrutiny.
You will provide a flexible and proactive Finance service, commensurate with the needs of the Directorate and the wider SPS.
You will be responsible for the integrity of all data processed through the systems within your remit, ensuring compliance with SPS polices and guidance.
You will provide guidance and support to all Directorate staff in respect of Finance and Procurement policies and procedure and other relevant SPS policies.
SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Behavioural Competency Framework. This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles. Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are twelve, will be determined by the role you are applying for. Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them , you will be assessed on these identified as key to role.
Hold or be working towards an HNC accountancy qualification or equivalents level AAT qualification (or similar).
ESSENTIAL
Experience of management reporting including monitoring, reporting and controlling budgets.
ESSENTIAL
Experience of using Windows based financial systems including processing transactions, interrogating, reconciling and reporting on accounts and ensuring that controls are operating effectively.
ESSENTIAL
Experience of leading individuals, fostering positive relationships and working with teams to achieve desired results.
ESSENTIAL
NUMERACY SKILLS
Excellent numeracy skills with the ability to collate, analyse and interpret financial data and present it in a clear and readily understandable format.
ESSENTIAL
IT SKILLS
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word.
ESSENTIAL
PLANNING, IMPLMENTATION & CONTROL
Ability to effectively plan and prioritise team and personal workload within a dynamic environment, ensuring the effective management of resources to meet departmental and organizational requirements.
ESSENTIAL
This opportunity is closed to applications.