Finance and Commercial Lead

We are seeking a Finance and Commercial Lead to oversee the governance of the CFO Evolution contract. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining financial information and systems, ensuring they adhere to company financial procedures, contractual obligations, and quality and compliance standards. The ideal candidate will be proficient in ICT, including all major Microsoft applications, and possess commercial and financial experience along with strong communication skills. However, we value potential and adaptability, so we are open to candidates who may not meet every criterion but can leverage their skills to lead tasks, achieve outcomes, and excel in a dynamic environment. Your expertise and experience are crucial to delivering exceptional customer service, aligned with our mission to empower lives and enhance communities. In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range £35,000 up to £42,500 (dependent on experience) with these great benefits: • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days) • 2 Volunteer Days • Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer • Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance • Annual Salary pay review • Refer a Friend Scheme • Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on (phone number removed). Communities and Education Division is an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make. Location: South West Hours: Full time 37 hours per week Closing Date: 25 November 2024 Key Responsibilities: • To maintain accurate and up to date financial systems and information for the CFO Evolution contract. • Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions within organisations timescales/deadlines. Enter data into computer systems using defined computer programs and methods including Sage, SAP and Excel. • To oversee financial performance and contract spend against budgets (including supply chain), Innovation Fund and Participant Support Fund (PSF). • Work collaboratively with the Senior Finance Business Partner to support the production of month end debtor, creditor and bank reconciliations for Head of Contract review. Skills and Experience • ICT proficient including all major Microsoft applications • Commercial and financial experience/acumen • Ability to work with accuracy and integrity within deadlines • Clearly evidenced analytical and systematic approach to activity, with the ability to work in a structured and methodical manner to achieve all deadlines. Communities and Education Division is the Justice and Social Care division of Seetec, delivering tailored support to participants across a range of contracts, including as CFO Activity Hubs, Accommodation, Personal Wellbeing and Approved Premises. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to build a better future, regardless their past choices or the challenges they face. We are committed to combining our knowledge, skills and talents across the justice and social care sectors to deliver services and interventions that overcome the barriers that hold people back from living more fulfilled lives. Ultimately, our aim is to equip individuals with the necessary skills needed to desist from offending, successfully reintegrate into to their local communities and address barriers to work. Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values. You will be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Seetec support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in anyway. Our full policy statement of “Ex-Offenders” can be found on our website under” About us” Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity