ATTRIBUTES

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

ASSESSMENT

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION – HEAD OF FINANCE

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Qualified Accountant: ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Leading and managing a team

Financial management, budgeting and forecasting

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•  Working in charity, healthcare or other relevant environment

Preparation & delivery of financial strategies

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

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Preparing and monitoring performance against annual and longer-term
budgets

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Ability to create accurate financial spreadsheets
•  Compile, present and interpret monthly accounts
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Ability to report on and manage cashflow
•  Demonstrable and extensive knowledge of financial systems
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Proficiency with financial software

Preparation of statutory returns: PAYE, VAT, Gift Aid, Companies
House

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Strong delegation skills

Experience of implementing
change programs in the
workplace

Sage line50 & Sage payroll

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APTITUDE

PERSONAL

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Knowledge of Charity SORPS

Ability to provide financial advice to Executive Leadership Team, Board
of Trustees, Directors of the Trading Company

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Excellent Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Professional approach to work

Experienced Team leader

Excellent Organisational skills

Strong Attention to detail

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•  Resilient, flexible and able to work under pressure

Ability to work as a member of a team

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