Person Specification
| Appropriate Professional Qualification |
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| Educated to degree level or high-level equivalent qualification |
| Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA) |
| Experience and Track Record |
| Proven track record of strategic financial management, including significant treasury management experience |
| Successful experience and competence in the effective management of significant budgets and achievement of financial targets |
| Track record of developing effective and high quality financial and customer services in a changing and dynamic environment |
| Experience of successful business planning and stress testing |
| Experience of managing compliance within financial and regulatory requirements |
| Experience of successful funding management and dealing with financiers |
| Experience of developing and implementing business plans and other related planning documents |
| Experience of assessing the strategic financial risks of all Group Partnerships |
| Successful evidenced track record of leadership. Able to demonstrate the vision and values in dealing with customers, staff, partners and senior figures |
| Experience of the overall strategic leadership of an ICT and digital teams is desirable |
| Evidence of operating collaboratively as one team at senior strategic level to take collective responsibility for overall performance and leadership |
| Experience of working collaboratively building successful working relationships with all key stakeholders and providing strategic financial and business planning advice to executives and non-executives |
| Experience of effectively initiating and managing significant organisational change, successfully achieved in a creative and inclusive way |
| Experience of working with Non-Executives in a variety of environments |
| Skills and Knowledge |
| Ability to think strategically, balancing logic and intuition |
| Knowledge of funding sources and the ability to network effectively with potential funders |
| Up-to-date knowledge of legislative frameworks, regulatory requirements, professional standards and best practice relevant to the post |
Knowledge and experience of risk appraisal and assessment to ensure appropriate delivery of business case |
| Understanding of commercial activity and developing new initiatives, evidenced by strong critical reasoning and perceptive judgement skills |
| Ability to network and build collaborative working relationships with partners within and outside the Group |
| Ability to understand, interpret and explain complex business management information in order to fully understand areas of responsibility |
| Ability to prioritise and plan effectively, ensuring that long and short-term objectives are met |
| Ability to adapt positively to change and show resilience in handling conflict or challenging situations |
| Ability to set and drive achievement of stretching performance targets for self and the teams within the directorate |
| Behaviours and Competencies |
| Demonstrable business acumen and commercial awareness |
| A strong intellect with the ability to interpret and analyse complex data, critically evaluate options and come to speedy well-informed conclusions |
| Strong, positive and inspirational leader that provides vision and strategic direction and enable others to fulfil their potential |
| Adept at handling pressure of meeting targets and deadlines |
| Demonstrates self-motivation, drive and determination |
| An enthusiastic and excellent communicator who is sensitive to the needs of different stakeholders |
| Champions and promotes equality of opportunity for all people in employment and service delivery |
| Recognises and reflects the diversity of the communities where the Group works through its employment and governance structures |
| Role models the Group’s values in all interactions |
| Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional and personal development |