FINANCE MANAGER

(posted on Thursday 6th November 2008)

We wish to recruit a qualified accountant to assume responsibility for the day-to-day management of our financial accounting and budgetary systems. This is a key post and the Finance Manager will ensure that the company and its trading subsidiary have effective internal control procedures. They will also play an integral part in the business planning and performance management processes.

Candidates must hold a professional accountancy qualification and have experience of preparing monthly and consolidated statutory accounts. Knowledge of both project and charity accounting is also welcome.

All applications should take the form of a letter with an accompanying CV, send either by post to Barry Macintyre, Clyde Gateway, Bridgeton Cross, Glasgow G40 1BN, or by email to barry.macintyre@clydegateway.com

Closing date for all applications is Monday 24th November 2008

Interviews will take place at the Clyde Gateway offices in mid-December.

Key Accountabilities

Reporting to the Executive Director of Resources:-

Design and manage a financial budgeting and reporting system

Production of statutory annual accounts and monthly management accounting information

Manage the URC’s resources in the pursuit of a physical, social and economic transformation of the area.

Assist with the financial and business planning, financial performance and internal audit

Responsibilities

Prepare annual accounts within timescales set

Prepare draft annual revenue and capital expenditure budgets

Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic and organisational plans

Prepare monthly financial statements and performance information for the Clyde Gateway Board and senior management team

Ensure effective financial controls that adhere to correct and proper procedures

Ensure financial governance of all external and partnership funding

Prepare cash-flow projections

Prepare, or contribute to the preparation of, business cases for new undertakings

Facilitate training, on an ongoing basis, for budget holders to assist them to fulfil their responsibilities for the management of funds

Liaise with external auditors, and assist in the implementation of recommendations where appropriate

Undertake ad hoc project work as determined by the Chief Executive and/or Executive Director of Resources

Experience and Skills Required

Possession of a relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA)

Experience of finance team management with a proven track record of leadership

Experience of preparing statutory accounts including knowledge of consolidations

Awareness of charity accounting requirements

High degree of computer literacy

Experience of developing and implementing effective management accounting procedures

Confident, positive, enthusiastic, resilient, flexible and committed to a proactive approach

Ability to manage resources in an effective and efficient manner

Excellent communication skills

Sound organisational and forward planning skills

Ability to work under pressure and assume a considerable degree of responsibility

Understanding of the aims and aspirations of Clyde Gateway