About this job
Our Finance Department is now looking for an experienced, highly capable and motivated Financial Controller, part of whose job it will be to develop and enhance the department’s ability to deliver a truly first-class support service. A wide-ranging role that comes with a significant degree of autonomy, this role offers the post holder a real opportunity to influence and shape the finance teams, financial controls and governance and services to the organisation as a whole.
Key tasks and responsibilities will include:
- Reporting to the Finance Director on the provision of strategic and operational support to management and lay committees.
- Managing UNISON’s interest and relations with appropriate external bodies and organisations
- Managing the budgeting process and ensuring the provision of appropriate, accurate and timely information to budget holders and managers.
- Overseeing the delivery of prompt and accurate statutory and management information, including financial statements, year-end process and lead audit schedules.
- Establishing and maintaining proper financial records, a system of strong internal control and robust information databases.
- Management of the day-to-day finance operations and teams, including all aspects of finance governance, policy and guidelines.
The successful candidate will have a recognised CCAB qualification with proven post-qualification experience and be able to demonstrate:
- Experience of leading a large team and managing staff, including all aspects of their development
- Ability to lead on strategic development and change at the most senior level.
- Strong analytical, communication, and IT skills
In addition to a friendly and supportive environment, we offer an excellent range of benefits, including:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Final salary pension scheme
- Paid Parental leave and childcare arrangements
- Generous annual leave
How to apply
Please send your completed application forms to: Serena Hadley, Management Officer, Finance, UNISON, Finance Department, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY or email to: s.hadley@unison.co.uk quoting ref: ORD/2.
Completed application forms must be received by no later than 5pm on Thursday 2nd November 2023
Interviews will be held on Thursday 16th November 2023 at the UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, LONDON NW1 2AY.
About UNISON
UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ approximately 1,200 staff, with around 370 at our national centre in Euston in central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.
UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work with us.
