Job Details (Back to Job List)
Click here to receive a daily email with new jobs from the 'Bristol
Accountancy and
Financial Services' category? (If you are already using this service but have been logged out, simply click here, re-enter your details and we'll email you a login link.)
Contact Information:
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Filton campus
Filton Avenue
Bristol
Gloucestershire
BS34 7AT
Tel: 0117 931 2121
Email yourself a copy of this job
Click here to see all adverts from South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Head of Operational Finance - REQ001210
Bristol
Location: Filton Campus
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Financial Rewards and Benefits:
- Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
- Competitive Pension Scheme-Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 16%.
- Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays-25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years’ service (Full-Time Equivalent).
- Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
- Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
- Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
- Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Free Annual Eye test
- All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
- Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
- Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
- Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
- Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee
South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.
Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection. For more information, please visit our website
SGS College’s Finance department has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Operational Finance at our Filton campus.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced leader in operational finance to lead our Finance department's service delivery functions, including the Accounts Payable, Income, and Money Management Service teams. In this pivotal role, you will provide robust control of supplier payments, income collection, and financial support to learners, while also raising the profile of the Finance department through exceptional service delivery. You will be responsible for reviewing, developing, and updating policies and procedures to ensure they are current, compliant with legislation, and aligned with best practices.
You will work closely with various stakeholders, including the College's Executive team, auditors, and funding agencies, to support the College's strategic objectives. Your ability to influence colleagues, drive efficiency, and implement innovative solutions will be key to your success in this role.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Lead the Accounts Payable, Income, and Money Management Service teams, ensuring alignment with College goals.
- Develop and implement comprehensive debt control strategies for student and non-student debts.
- Collaborate with income-generating departments to maintain current and effective contracts and service level agreements.
- Design and enforce robust counter-fraud measures within all finance operational areas.
- Lead the College’s adherence to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS), ensuring full compliance.
- Compile and present monthly financial operational reports, key performance indicators, and relevant data for executive for review.
- Ensure financial policies and procedures are well-communicated, streamlined, and effectively serve their intended purposes.
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in all aspects of financial control and compliance.
- Knowledge and experience of education, funding rules, and regulations.
- Experience in report, policy and procedure writing.
- CCAB qualified accountant or equivalent.
Please apply online by clicking on Apply Now.
If you have any queries please contact us via the email address to the right of this advert.
SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 5th March 2025 Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed
Salary: £43,137.00 - £46,773.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Hours Per Week: 37
Be the First to Apply for Jobs Like This
Browse More Jobs from the "Bristol Accountancy and Financial Services" Category
Newsletter
To sign up up for GlosJobs weekly newsletter, please click here.