Head of Finance & Systems

Overview

Job Title:

Head of Finance and SystemsLocation:

Musselburgh, Scotland (on-site)Contract Type:

Permanent, full-timeSalary:

In-line with experience plus excellent benefitsAJ Connect is retained by enjoy leisure to appoint a Head of Finance and Systems based out of their Musselburgh Head office, on a full-time permanent basis.The primary objective of enjoy leisure is to get more people, more active, more often in the sports and leisure activities provided in East Lothian.As the Head of Finance and Systems you will be responsible for Enjoy''s accounts and ensuring compliance and sound financial management of all income, expenditure, assets, and liabilities. This is a hands-on role running the Finance function and overseeing systems administration and membership administration functions. You will be providing financial guidance to the CEO, members of the Senior Management Team (SMT), and Board on all financial matters including budgets, forecasting, reporting, financial controls, and systems. You will also be leading on the implementation and evaluation of the company\''s finance strategy.

Responsibilities

Financial Control:

Ensure rigorous financial control throughout all operations, with appropriate policies, financial controls, and procedures to control expenditure and income; maintain accuracy and relevance of financial records; manage cash flow and liquidity; maximise opportunities for additional income; keep Financial and Management Information Systems (TechnologyOne and Gladstone MRM2) updated and under review; manage restricted funds to meet grant conditions; ensure transactions are entered accurately for reporting deadlines; review VAT recording and recovery calculations; monitor invoice payments and debt recovery; document and improve financial processes for resource efficiency and best practice; advise on the financial viability of long-term actions.

Payroll and Reporting:

Manage relationships with outsourced payroll provider, ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries and appropriate reporting on staffing costs.

Statutory Accounts:

Prepare annual audit papers and statutory accounts meeting legislative and accounting requirements (including SORP 2005) and work with external auditors; prepare accounts for any subsidiary; ensure OSCR compliance and compulsory returns (e.g., VAT and national statistics).

Management Information:

Produce and develop all aspects of management reporting (monthly management accounts, etc.); lead the annual budget process and prepare the budget pack for Board approval; present financial information to the CEO, SMT, Service Managers, Finance and Risk Committee, and Board; provide regular forecasts of income, expenditure, and cash flow with variance analysis; produce cash flow, VAT, tax, and Gift Aid reports; advise on financial and tax issues; lead on system upgrades and IT administration in partnership with the Business and Finance Analyst and local authority; provide ad-hoc management information to support decision-making; participate in strategic and business plan development.

Risk Management:

Prepare risk management papers for SMT and Board; support individual sites in their risk management processes.

General:

Oversee professional development of team members; act as external interface with local authority, banks, auditors, pension funds, insurers, and energy companies; complete statutory returns (OSCR, Companies House); manage wider business administration including memberships and data analysis; promote diversity and equal opportunity; support Enjoy East Lothian Ltd principles and teamwork; perform additional tasks as reasonably requested by the CEO.

What you''ll need to succeed in the role

Qualified Chartered Accountant - CA, ACCA, ACA, or CCAB with relevant experience.

Experience in all areas of financial accounting; experience in preparing accounts; experience in producing business budgets; financial management and stakeholder interaction.

Familiar with computerised accounting systems; knowledge and experience of VAT.

Highly motivated, well organised, self-starting; excellent problem solving and time management skills; strategic financial thinking; ability to support non-financial management; accuracy and attention to detail.

Excellent IT skills, particularly with Excel and finance operating systems; ability to coach and mentor team members; effective communication at all levels; strong written and oral communication; ability to manage multiple tasks; initiative and value-adding mindset; active member of the management team.

How to applyIf you are interested in this position or know someone in your wider network who would be suitable, please contact Steven Jackson at AJ Connect to ..... full job details .....