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Job Description

JOB TITLE:  Vice Principal - Finance and Resources
AREA/LOCATION: Strategic Management Team
GRADE: Senior Postholder
HOURS OF WORK: Such hours as are necessary for the proper and efficient performance of the duties of the post
RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal / Chief Executive
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
  • Strategic leadership and effective planning, monitoring and control of the College's Finances, Human Resources, Estates, MIS, IT Services and Health, Safety & Welfare
  • Preparation of relevant, timely and accurate regulatory and statutory accounting returns
  • Line management and performance monitoring of a team of managers
  • Risk Management for the College
  • Leading and developing the College accommodation strategy
  • Deputising for the Principal as required
SPECIAL FEATURES e.g. Further Opportunities:
South Cheshire College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The College is committed to offering staff development activities to all employees in response to College and personal needs. Responsibilities amongst SMT members may be interchanged at any time dependent on strategic priorities and work levels.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The post holder will:
1)  Support fully at all times the College's Aims and Objectives.
2) Lead on the development, management and implementation of effective financial strategies and plans within the guidelines set by the Corporation and external funding bodies, to achieve key financial objectives and ensure the continued secure financial position of the College.
3) Oversee the preparation of annual budgets and the College's 3 year financial forecast and ensure the timely completion of required statistical returns to the relevant external bodies.
4) Develop and refine internal resourcing models for the determination of budgets and the monitoring of performance and set appropriate targets and indicators for budget managers to safeguard the achievement of a college surplus
5) Ensure rigorous management, monitoring and forecasting of financial performance on key contracts with YPLA, SFA, HEFCE and others and report to the Governing Body and its subcommittees
6) In conjunction with the Principal, prepare detailed financial and student performance data to forecast and inform funding allocations negotiations with relevant external funding agencies, bids or contract negotiations with partners or other providers.
7) Ensure that all stakeholders including the Corporation, funding bodies, College management, staff, suppliers, bankers and auditors, have timely, appropriate, accurate and meaningful financial and management information to undertake their roles effectively.
8) Develop and implement an Internal Financial Control Framework which ensures that the College meets statutory, regulatory and corporate governance requirements, which reflects best practice and the values of the College while ensuring the highest standards of probity at all times.
9) Have responsibility for the management of best value exercises to ensure that the services provided are fit for purpose and provide value for money.
10) Lead the planning and development of the College's Finance, Estates, HR, MIS, IT Services and Health & Safety strategies and manage their implementation; to ensure that the College's physical and human resources are effectively acquired, managed, deployed and developed to ensure the strategic objectives and operational needs of the college are met; ensure compliance with relevant legislative and statutory requirements applicable to these areas of work.
11) To lead the development and implementation of the College's Risk Management policy and procedures, maintaining an up to date risk register, and promoting risk awareness
12) Liaise with external auditors and internal auditors to ensure the effective audit of the College's business with appropriate action to meet auditors' requirements; attend the Audit Committee and assist in the interpretation of the auditors' recommendations and the actions to be taken, and puts forward an Audit Plan for approval annually.
13) Have line management responsibility for managers responsible for Finance, Estates, HR, MIS, IT Services and Health & Safety.
14) Monitor, supervise and appraise the performance and workloads of your staff to ensure they receive appropriate guidance and support, negotiating and agreeing with them key objectives and challenging performance targets in-line with the College's mission and strategic priorities.
15) As a member of the SMT be responsible for the efficient and effective running of the College.
16) Follow all agreed Quality Assurance and Risk Management Systems operating in the College and contribute generally to the establishment and development of a quality provision/service.
17) Comply with all College policies and procedures and ensure that these policies are followed by staff and students.
18) Undertake appropriate staff development activities that support personal development and the changing needs of the College and its environment.
19) Operate proactively as a member of the College's Strategic Management Team initiating and leading on College priorities and policy matters, and in so doing promote the consultative framework of the College and ensure open and effective communication with staff, students and stakeholders.
20) Be aware of, and responsive to, the changing nature of the College and adopt a flexible and proactive approach to work.
21) Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required commensurate with this grade, at the initial agreed place of work or at other locations in the College catchment area.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential   Desirable
 ACCA/ACA/ACMA/CIPFA qualified Accountant or equivalent
Evidence of ongoing professional development
 
 Higher Degree and/or a comparable professional qualification
Management qualification
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Essential   Desirable
 A successful track record in a senior management post, which has involved strategic planning, management of complex finance systems and budgets and responsibility for a range of staff
Proven experience of financial and business planning, including management of financial and accounting services
Thorough understanding of current FE sector funding methodologies and financial processes and procedures
Ability to develop practical systems to plan, monitor and control income and expenditure.
Experience of both strategic and operational risk assessment and risk management.
Ability to plan and prioritise work including when under pressure, and achieve deadlines
Clear leadership and management to promote an open management style and to motivate others to achieve outstanding results
Strong team building skills
Strategic and operational management with proven ability to determine objectives and oversee implementation to ensure aims are achieved and evaluated within agreed policy/strategic frameworks.
Excellent Numeracy and IT skills
 
 Good knowledge of UK further education sector and current developments
Relevant experience in managing Property/Estates, Human Resources, IT Services and Management Information
Experience in the use of performance measurement tools including the development and application of management information systems.
Experience of managing the work of both internal and external auditors.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential    
 Excellent communication skills with proven ability to negotiate, influence and present to wide range of audiences
Commitment to high ethical and professional standards, integrity and credibility that commands the confidence of employees, Board members, partners and Stakeholders
High levels of probity, diplomacy and confidentiality.
Excellent inter-personal skills with ability to develop positive working relationships at all levels (internally and externally to college)
Accuracy and attention to detail
Demonstrates sound judgement and decision-making skills
Ability to delegate, manage and deliver the performance of others
Effective team-building and development skills
Ability to promote equality and diversity throughout all aspects of college life
Excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise and work effectively under pressure
Flexible approach to working
Commitment to on-going professional development for self and others
   
 
If you require further information please contact Human Resources Department, South Cheshire College, Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe. CW2 8AB Tel: +44 (0)1270 654604/654616.
Closing date for receipt of application: 20th February 2012
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