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Head of Financial Accounting

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ecocareers

16d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must excel in Sage Intacct, enhance finance processes, implement dashboards, lead a small team, collaborate with stakeholders, and deliver top-notch service.
  • You will lead Sage Intacct adoption, improve finance processes, manage dashboards, mentor the finance team, and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate financial support.

Requirements

  • 1. Sage Intacct Champion: Lead and support the rollout of Sage Intacct across the organisation, fostering a culture of "self-serve" budgeting and empowering budget holders.
  • 2. Process Improvement: Continuously review and enhance finance processes for efficiency, documenting the department's methods through a comprehensive Statement of Operating Practice.
  • 3. Dashboard Implementation: Introduce and manage the use of dashboards, providing real-time insights across the organisation.
  • 4. Team Leadership: You'll manage and mentor the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant, ensuring their professional development aligns with the departments Key Performance Indicators.
  • 5. Collaboration: You'll work closely with key stakeholders, including the Head of Commercial Accounting, Strategic Business Partnering, and the Director of Finance & ICT, to ensure budget holders have timely, accurate financial information.
  • 6. Your goal? Deliver a 5-star service to the organization!

Responsibilities

  • Sage Intacct Champion: Lead and support the rollout of Sage Intacct across the organisation, fostering a culture of "self-serve" budgeting and empowering budget holders.
  • Process Improvement: Continuously review and enhance finance processes for efficiency, documenting the department's methods through a comprehensive Statement of Operating Practice.
  • Dashboard Implementation: Introduce and manage the use of dashboards, providing real-time insights across the organisation.
  • Team Leadership: You'll manage and mentor the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant, ensuring their professional development aligns with the departments Key Performance Indicators. Your leadership will set the standard for excellence and growth.
  • Collaboration: You'll work closely with key stakeholders, including the Head of Commercial Accounting, Strategic Business Partnering, and the Director of Finance & ICT, to ensure budget holders have timely, accurate financial information. Your goal? Deliver a 5-star service to the organization!

FAQs

What is the salary for the Head of Financial Accounting position?

The salary for this position is £65,000 per annum.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week.

Is there a probationary period for this position?

Yes, there is a 6-month probationary period for this position.

What benefits does Pact offer to employees?

Pact offers a generous holiday allowance, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, charity worker discounts, enhanced maternity package, wellness, inclusion, and diversity groups, EAP scheme, and life assurance.

What type of organization is Pact?

Pact is a pioneering national charity that provides caring and life-changing services to men and women in prison, people with convictions on release and in the community, and their children and families.

What key systems will the Head of Financial Accounting be responsible for?

The Head of Financial Accounting will be responsible for the rollout and championing of Sage Intacct across the organization.

Will the role require collaboration with other departments?

Yes, the role will require collaboration with key stakeholders including the Head of Commercial Accounting, Strategic Business Partnering, and the Director of Finance & ICT.

What is expected from the team leadership aspect of the role?

The team leadership aspect includes managing and mentoring the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant, ensuring their professional development aligns with the department's Key Performance Indicators.

Who can apply for this position?

Pact welcomes all applications, including those with a criminal conviction, as long as they meet the role's requirements and pass a risk assessment.

How can I apply for this role?

To apply for this role, please complete an application form by clicking the 'apply now' button.

Will I need to provide references for this position?

Yes, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period will be required.

Will there be opportunities for further training?

Yes, employees will have the chance to attend internal training events to further develop themselves.

Is prior experience in financial accounting necessary for this role?

Yes, relevant experience in financial accounting or related positions is necessary for this role.

Is this position home-based or office-based?

This position is home-based/hybrid, within a commutable distance of the Central Office in London.

What is the organization's approach to inclusion and diversity?

Pact is a diverse, inclusive charity that values collaboration and welcomes requests for job adverts and descriptions in accessible formats for candidates with disabilities, including those with neurodiversity.

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