View Vacancy - Head of Finance (6 Month Contract)
The British Consulate-General in New York is offering an exciting opportunity for an intelligent, resourceful, self-motivated individual to join the DIT Network Operations Team for a period of approx. 6 months. The role is the ‘Head of Finance’ reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, USA.
Internal Candidates: This will be a secondment opportunity for six months. Successful internal applicants from outside of the New York Post will have accommodation provided for them.
The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) has overall responsibility for promoting UK trade across the world and attracting foreign investment to our economy. The DIT USA Head of Finances is responsible and accountable for the overall financial management, analysis and reporting of all DIT US budget streams. The position sits within the New York Network Operations Team and reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer, DIT, USA. The position is a 6 month temporary contract to cover a Maternity Leave.
Financial & Budgetary Management:
• Administer annual operational and activity budgets to DIT geographical and Sectors Teams across the US. Monitor performance and reallocate funds in order to meet business needs, maximise network delivery and deliver DIT US network year end spend within 1% of allocation
Financial Policy and Guidance:
• Lead on DIT USA financial policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with regulations and drive process improvement and policy development initiatives.
• Make continuous updates to DIT US Financial Guidance in line with Government policy.
Financial Reporting & Analysis:
• Create Monthly Dashboards and quarterly summaries for Senior Management demonstrating DIT USA financial position and highlighting risks and opportunities. Provide budget variance analysis, and forecasts to Senior Management. Assess validity and accuracy of financial data, address any errors with HQ and resolve.
• Manage DIT US relationship with UK HQ on all aspects of Finance ensure accurate and informed monthly and quarterly returns
• Drive and advocate monthly forecasting accuracy of 5% for the US Network through maintenance and improvement of robust financial processes and internal protocols.
• Conduct stringent monitoring of budget and implement internal protocols in order to facilitate smooth operation of monthly budget processes.
• Work collaboratively with COO to complete annual Post Financial Plan for the US Network to ensure that DIT US is allocated sufficient funds to support resource and objective demands.
Procurement:
• Lead on procurement policy for DIT US. Manage and drive initiatives such as the development and execution of training across posts. Apply procurement best practice with teams and team leaders ensuring that guidelines are updated and shared regularly.
• Interact with the internal and external stakeholders including other government departments, sponsors, vendors and suppliers to drive timely payment of invoices and receipt of fund
• Support NY based teams on requisition generation and approvals.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 6-8 years of relevant work experience
• Strong financial and budgetary experience
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, organize and work to deadlines with excellent follow-up discipline
• Proven administrative skills, ability to prioritize and effectively manage and execute multiple tasks
• Strong ability to communicate with organizations effectively and credibly at a senior level
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with an ability to emphasise relevant information and provide clear, concise summaries of complex data sets.
• Strong attention to detail essential
• Ability to respond to ad hoc requests at short notice from colleagues and senior leadership.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to quickly grasp financial management reporting tools.
Under US State Department requirements, the Embassy may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Green Card holders or A visa holders.If you hold a visa other than an A visa you are not currently eligible to work at the Embassy and Consulates. Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.ukinusa.fco.gov.uk. All candidates will be subject to background checks and security clearance.
*A visas are acceptable at the Embassy and Consulates. The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) accepts G visas, and British Defence Staff (BDS) outposts accept A or NATO visas.
The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes medical, dental, vision, life, long term and short term disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, generous vacation and leave time, and an enriching training package.
Individuals who are Green Card holders, UK/US dual citizens, and non US taxpaying citizens will be paid a net salary based on a simulated US tax status. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local American employment law.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local American employment law.
Resume and a cover letter with salary history should be submitted by 09 July 2017. Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a rolling basis as required. Please identify in your cover letter whether you are currently eligible to work at the Embassy. Internal candidates must inform their Head of Group before applying.
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.
The British Embassy and its Consulates are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
