The purpose of the role is to oversee the accounting operations, business support operations (payroll, travel, pensions & accounts payable), taxation and financial systems to ensure coordinated, integrated and strategic financial management of the organisation.. Lead a systems and change agenda across the Division focusing on the review of processes and procedures to ensure that all are efficient and fit for purpose.
Responsibilities:
- Develop the function’s strategy and contribute to the development of the overall strategy for the Division to ensure the objectives and strategic outcomes for the Division
- Provide leadership and development of the team through effective direction, delegation, performance management and coaching
- Oversee and manage the operations of the functional area, particularly accounting operations, business support operations (e.g. accounts payable, travel, pension, payroll), tax compliance and financial systems.
- Deliver a systems and change program in accordance with the Divisional Strategy to ensure coordinated, integrated and strategic financial management of the organisation
- Empower direct reports to “own their areas” and foster a culture of collaboration to ensure a high performing, well-motivated team
- Develop and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with relevant functions in the business. Manage engagements with external stakeholders as required so key relationships are maintained and organisational objectives are achieved.
- Develop and drive the implementation of finance transformation and process development initiatives and achieve efficiency and quality enhancements through the development and implementation of improved processes, customer service and automation
Requirements:
- A professional Accounting qualification.
- Significant experience in a leadership role, including strong experience of managing a team of professionals.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, decision making, planning and organisational skills.
- Proven ability to critically assess complex/ once off issues and problems with the ability to distil significant volumes of information, identifying solutions for root causes of issues.
- Strong knowledge of the relevant regulatory and legal frameworks
- Strong people management, coaching and leadership skills including the ability to manage through people in multiple teams.
- Well-developed strategic thinking, ensuring a fully informed, holistic approach is taken
- Strong leadership qualities and the ability to establish and communicate a clear vision and sense of purpose
