Temporary Head of Finance (Maternity cover)
Tameside College
Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
- Expired
- Salary:
- up to £43,500 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Apply by:
- 15 April 2018
Job overview
The post is full time term 36 hours per week,
Tameside College in Ashton-Under-Lyne Greater Manchester, is a diverse and vibrant further education college that offers a wide range of course including A level and advanced level vocational study programmes, Apprenticeships and adult courses up to degree Level. We aim to give all our students an exceptional experience.
We believe in excellence and we back that up with high expectations, a superb working environment (as part of the Vision Tameside £100 million+ accommodation strategy) and outstanding teaching. We also believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification, important though that is. This is why we aim to give learners every opportunity to develop their full potential in a supportive and friendly environment.
Joining us as Temporary Head of Finance (Maternity cover), you will be responsible for: managing and overseeing the work of the College Finance team. To work with VP Resources to maintain, develop and improve financial accounting and financial management systems and information. To take the lead for financial forecasting and reports, internal budget management, overseeing financial control procedures and producing (with guidance from VP Resources) the annual budget and accounts. Responsible for a range of associated Finance responsibilities including: Procurement, VAT, Insurance and Risk management. To contribute to the financial plan, ensuring that any key assumptions included in medium term financial planning and annual budgets are robust and appropriate. To provide advice to all managers concerning financial planning and budget setting. You will manage the main finance office and associated finance staff, ensuring that key everyday finance functions operate efficiently and effectively.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient and highly motivated individual with Literacy and Numeracy to at least Level 2,Possess a degree (or equivalent), Full CCAB qualified member of a professional accountancy body.
You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development for self and others and have held a financial management post in a complex organisation for a minimum of three years. You will be experienced and be a strong team player with excellent communication skills.
Tameside College has an excellent reputation and this is a real opportunity for you to make a difference in people’s lives.
Come join us on our journey to outstanding!
To apply, please visit, http://careers.tameside.ac.uk
Closing date for applicants: noon, 16 April 2018
Attached documents
About Tameside College
Tameside College is a coeducational further education establishment. It is situated in the town of Ashton-under-Lyne, in Lancashire. It gives students a range of qualifications to choose from. This includes BTEC, Apprenticeships and degrees. The college also manages and owns Clarendon Sixth Form College, Camp Street, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire OL6 6DF.
Principal
Jackie Moores
Values and Vision
Tameside College aims to give every student a high-quality education with the help and support from teachers who specialise in specific subjects. The college allows students to gain the necessary skills to reach employment and gives financial help to those within the community. The aim of this is to improve the local economy. Every pupil is treated equally to others. The school believes students should be respectful and tolerant of others, no matter what background they come from. It values diversity and celebrates the achievements of every pupil. It also values professionalism, transparency and dedication to learning.
Ofsted report
“The college makes a very significant difference to learners’ lives, as the majority of learners come from challenging backgrounds; many learners develop strong work-related skills through a range of successful college-based initiatives which develop self-confidence and work-readiness; learners enjoy and take pride in studying at the college. Success rates are very high for apprentices and workplace learners. Support from staff helps learners to overcome barriers to learning; learners use of the virtual learning environment (VLE) well to consolidate learning and develop study and research skills. Teachers’ high levels of industrial experience and good links with employers enthuse and motivate learners."
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