Lead the promotion and delivery, by the Department, of good financial management so that public money is safeguarded at all times and used appropriately, economically, efficiently, and effectively by advising on appropriate strategies for managing assets and the productive use of other resources.
Ensure the effective management of professional accounting staff which are responsible for contributing to the preparation of financial statements, budgeting, costing, cash flow management, asset accounting and production of management accounting reports.
Lead the development of a medium term financial strategy and the annual budgeting process to ensure financial balance and a monitoring process to ensure its delivery.
Be actively involved in, and be able to bring influence to bear on, all material business decisions to ensure immediate and longer term implications, opportunities and risks are fully considered, and alignment with the QCS overall financial strategy.
Establish a medium term business and financial planning process to deliver the Department's strategic objectives, including:
a medium term financial strategy to ensure sustainable finances;
a robust annual budget process that ensure financial balance; and
a monitoring process that enables this to be delivered.
Ensure the provision of clear, well presented, timely, complete and accurate information and reports to budget managers and senior officers on the budgetary and financial performance of the Department.
Ensure the appropriate management accounting systems, functions and controls are in place so that finances are kept under review on a regular basis.
Monitor and report on financial performance that is linked to related performance information and strategic objectives that identifies any necessary corrective decisions.
Assess the financial skills required by managers and commit to develop those skills to enable their roles to be carried out effectively.
Ensure that appropriate advice is given on all financial matters, for keeping financial records and accounts, and for maintaining an effective system of financial control.
Review the performance of the finance function and ensure that the services provided are in line with the expectations and needs of its clients and stakeholders.
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