Director of Finance – Permanent
Remote or Sleat, Isle of Skye (hybrid)
Working hours - 35 hours per week
There is a childcare centre near the campus and flexible family working is welcomed
Wilkinson & Associates are currently working on a retained basis with Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture, based at Sleat on the Isle of Skye.
They are the only centre of Higher and Further Education in the world that provides its learning programmes entirely through the medium of Gaelic in an immersed, language-rich environment.
They offer a range of learning opportunities for anyone with an interest in Gaelic and are a modern, innovative college with excellent learning resources on-campus. Activities are greatly enhanced by cooperative links within the wider Gaelic community.
Job Purpose:
Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team the Director of Finance will provide financial strategic direction and operational leadership to a range of teams whilst ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the College.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management
Support the financial sustainability of the College through developing and delivering a clear financial strategy in line with the College’s Strategic Plans
Procurement
Ensure that the College complies with and utilises all regulations and relevant guidance in relation to public sector procurement
Risk Management & Compliance
Take responsibility for the effective risk management of the College, reporting to the Board and Audit Committee on a quarterly basis
Line Management Responsibilities
Manage the Finance Team, Hospitality Manager, Head of IT and GDPR Assistant
Person Specification:
Essential Requirements
- CCAB Qualified Accountant or equivalent
- Budget setting and forecasting
- Strong financial management and compliance skills, ensuring accurate, up to date and relevant financial information
- Ability to analyse and resolve problems, identifying practical solutions and process improvements
- Excellent communication skills about financial matters, risk and compliance
- Knowledge of risk management and business continuity
- 5 years in a senior financial management role
- Proven leadership and team management experience
- Experience of change management and organisational development
Desirable Requirements
- Spoken Gaelic, or a willingness to learn (Sabhal Mòr Ostaig fully supports Gaelic development and you will be given every available opportunity to develop your language ability).
- Knowledge of public sector procurement compliance/Procurement training
- Good working knowledge of HE / FE funding mechanisms in Scotland
- Working knowledge of GDPR and FOI requirements
- Knowledge of Sage finance systems
- 5 years in a senior financial management role in an educational establishment / not-for-profit or similar
Please note: Any CVs sent to Sabhal Mòr Ostaig will be forwarded to Wilkinson & Associates for review as the assignment is currently retained.