Senior Finance Officer
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| Job Type | Permanent full-time |
| Location | Birmingham |
| Area | West Midlands, UK |
| Sector | Accounting and Finance |
| Salary | £32000 - £35000 per annum |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Job Ref | jp071125_1762527379 |
| Job Views | 180 |
- Description
- Role: Senior Finance Officer
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £32-35k
The Senior Finance Officer (SFO) is responsible to the Head of Finance for the
following activities:
* To contribute to the achievement of BCOP's Business Plan objectives and the efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation by:
* Support the provision of an efficient, effective and comprehensive Finance Department including Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Management Accounts and Payroll support by working collaboratively with the Finance team.
* Oversee and take responsibility of routine financial processes including Nominal Ledger, Banking, Petty Cash Debtors and Creditors& other monthly processes.
* Support and lead the Business Support function within the Business Units.
* Support & provide training to the Business Support assistants and Budget holders at the Business Units to ensure that there are effective and efficient financial controls in place to minimize risks to the business.
* Support the Head of Finance to ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place through regular internal audits of key processes.
* Identify and implement recommendations to improve financial processes.
* Support the Head of Finance in providing an efficient and effective management and financial accounting function which raises financial awareness within the Business and promotes the best use of resources using Value for Money principles.
* Support the production of robust financial information that empowers stakeholders to make best decisions for the future financial sustainability of the organisation
* Deputise for the Head of Finance as required.
Skills and Abilities for the Finance Officer;
* Working knowledge of computerised finance & other systems, including Microsoft office & Accounting systems
* Excellent financial skills including the ability to produce accurate quality financial information and interpret and present information for non- accountants
* Excellent interpersonal skills through written and verbal communication and presentation skills
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work
* Ability to problem solve, work positively with others to deliver results
* Ability to set and agree clear work programme, set objectives, to work to deadlines and manage conflicting priorities
* Ability to work with others manage and motivate others as part of a team and supervise coach and mentor members of the finance team
* Ability to manage and lead improvement projects
* Excellent influencing skills
* Manage and motivate the finance team including developing individuals through effective coaching and mentoring
* Ability to use own initiative as well as work as part of a team and cover for colleagues as required.
If you feel the above Finance Officer specification mateches your professional background, click apply.
