Finance Manager - Dundee University Students' Association
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| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Dundee |
| Area | Dundee, Scotland |
| Sector | Accounting & Finance - Finance Manager |
| Salary | £Depending on Experience |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | V-34252-1 |
| Job Views | 78 |
- Description
- Jenson Fisher are delighted to have been engaged on a retained basis by Dundee University Students’ Association (DUSA) to recruit a Finance Manager on a full-time, permanent basis to form a key part of the Senior Team.
Dundee University Students Association – About Us
DUSA is a charitable organisation, devoted to assisting those in need and providing appropriate and valued services and support to our members. We are committed to creating an environment in which all staff, volunteers and members are supported to continuously develop their talents, skills, and knowledge. Over the last year, DUSA has invested in our Future Leaders forum and a Collaborative Leadership Programme, supporting staff and students to develop their skills, and capacity to lead collaboratively.
The Finance department supports all stakeholders within DUSA with all aspects of financial processing, financial planning and management accounting.
Dundee University Students Association – Finance Manager – Job Specification
The Finance Manager will help DUSA reach new heights via strong financial planning, excellent communication, financial leadership and cost control. You will lead the Finance function as well as liaise with the Leadership team and all DUSA colleagues.
With responsibility for the leadership and management of the finance function, including the cash supervisor and finance officer, your duties will include:- Support production of annual financial statements for the limited company, consolidated accounts for the charitable group, and lead their audit, filing and distribution.
- Prepare and submit corporation tax and VAT returns as required, taking specialist advice as necessary.
- Lead the production of strategy documents and associated forecasts, annual budgets and forecast revisions and any other forecasts or analyses of performance as required for both internal and external use.
- Supervise the maintenance of appropriate accounting records and ensure timely production of management information for the charity and limited company in a format and frequency directed by the CEO / Board of Trustees.
- Assist in the development of policies and procedures for the charity and limited company, including, but not limited to, those affecting risk management and financial controls.
- Manage the outsourced payroll and ensure that all pension requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner.
- Ensure that relevant financial returns are provided to all external bodies (HMRC, Charities Commission, Companies House etc.) in a timely manner.
- Support the development of new financial systems and controls across the organisation, where required.
- Identify the opportunities and efficiencies to improve the DUSA offering and ensure best value.
- Ownership of the General Ledger.
- Oversee transactional finance including Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Credit Control.
- Develop a close working relationship with the CEO, undertaking tasks delegated as and when required.
Dundee University Students Association – Finance Manager – Person Specification
You will be joining a representative organisation that recognises that staff are our most valuable asset. We operate to a defined set of Cultural Values and we also encourage people to think for themselves, seek responsibility and seize the opportunities within our fast paced and fun environment.
In addition, DUSA will be looking for the Finance Manager to meet the following criteria:- Be in possession of your full accounting qualification – ACCA, CA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent.
- Consider yourself a strong team-player with a can-do attitude.
- Demonstrate flexibility to your working hours to accommodate organisational and reporting requirements.
- Be confident working proactively using your own initiative and direction.
- Display an overwhelming commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Possess excellent time management skills and be a friendly and approachable member of the organisation.
Dundee University Students Association – Finance Manager – Next Steps and Application Procedure
As an organisation, DUSA are proud to treat everyone with dignity and respect, build community, demonstrate honesty and integrity and are innovative in nature and approach. Therefore it is essential that our Finance Manager is compatible with our values.
To be considered for this position you must have excellent experience producing statutory and management accounts alongside a proven ability to communicate financial information to non-financial colleagues at all levels.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation currently part way through year one of an ambitious 5-year strategic plan who offer a great place to work alongside a flexible approach to working and an unrivalled commitment to staff learning and development and work life balance.
Applications can be made by contacting Martin Crines, Director at Jenson Fisher Consulting by following the link or for a confidential discussion please contact Martin using the details provided.
NB. Jenson Fisher have been engaged by Dundee University Students’ Association on a retained basis therefore any third party applications will be forwarded to Jenson Fisher for consideration.
