Director of Corporate Services

Description

• You will lead the provision of modern and business focused corporate support services – Annual Budgeting cycle and Financial Management, Property, Estates and Building Management, Human Resources, Organisational Development, Business Strategy and Planning, Procurement and Contract Management.
• You will ensure that all financial reporting, financial management and financial accounting systems are fit for purpose and compliant with all financial, legislative and audit requirements. Conduct Annual Report and Accounts, appropriate year-end activities and the Consolidation packs are completed to timetable.
• You will be a senior leader, and as a member of the Executive Team & Board, you will provide leadership and oversee the day to day running of the organisation. You will work in collaboration with peers to deliver the business, managing risks and resources effectively across the divisions.
• This post will have minimal supervision, with direct accountability for the role and you will be required to interact directly with Stakeholders, making executive decisions on behalf of the CEO and agency and have responsibility for leading key negotiations.
• You will provide advice and recommendations to the Executive Team, Board and Committees, as well as other boards & bodies on performance, policy & operational matters or complex and contentious matters within the post holder’s service areas and areas of expertise.

Requirements

• Ideally a fully qualified or partially qualified accountant, with relevant qualification in an accountancy environment with up to date CPD.
• Experience in operating at a Senior/Executive level preferably within the public sector with knowledge and experience of working within the guidelines set out in the FReM and SPFM.
• Executive experience in the delivery of budget & business planning and allocation of resources to align with business and corporate objectives.
• Strong technical expertise in financial accounting, budgeting, forecasting and statutory reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with consideration of organisational reputation with experience of senior stakeholder engagement with a proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• You will have extensive project management experience in large scale or complex projects, and have ideally worked in an environment that has led project teams.
• Proven experience of developing and monitoring key measures of performance at a Corporate level and understanding and navigating productivity in ambiguous and complex operational environments.
• A proven understanding of the FReM, SPFM and audit requirements, ideally in a public sector organisation.
• The ability to analyse financial proposals, advise on policy implications and ensure robust financial governance.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance