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 |