Head of Compliance and Funding (MIS)

THIS IS AN 5 DAY OFFICE ROLE

Purpose

- Assume responsibility for the accurate and timely submission of reports to funding bodies and external organisations.

- Ensure the MIS function complies with both internal and external requirements including internal audit schedules through comprehensive documentation and adherence to MIS policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the companys management information and data recording systems to facilitate efficient reporting and returns.
  
• Prepare timely funding reports and provide insights to the Senior Leadership Team.
  
• Ensure all areas of the organization have access to accurate timely reporting for informed decision-making.
  
• Guarantee the punctual and precise submission of data to external funding agencies concerning Apprenticeship Adult Education Budget.
  
• Continuously enhance compliance measures to meet the requirements of funding agencies in terms of learner data.
  
• Utilise data validation and audit tools from ESFA to ensure data submissions meet quality and audit thresholds.
  
• Prepare Self Assessment Data reports as part of the companys SAR and QIP.
  
• Maintain the highest level of customer service for Finance and Performance functions internally and externally.
  
• Manage the operations of the Funding and Performance Department.
  
• Provide insights from a funding and data interpretation perspective for strategic decisions and strategy formulation.
  
• Inform about the data and funding implications of business decisions.
  
• Ensure coordination and support of processes with robust internal procedures and policies including Governance and Risk Management.
  
• Offer advice and guidance to departments to optimize their allocation management.
  
• Provide support by collaborating with departments and the management team to aid financial decision-making.
  
• Prepare costings estimates funding and financial calculations as needed.
  
• Monitor and assess all funding and data information systems recommending necessary improvements and implementing changes.
  
• Participate in staff development activities as appropriate.
  
• Perform other duties within the scope of the post.
  
• Contribute to promoting and implementing Equality and Diversity Policies.
  
• Assist in establishing and maintaining effective systems for communication and consultation with students.
  
• Ensure performance targets are met.
  
  

Qualifications and Competencies

- Extensive familiarity and expertise in funding regulations and associated reporting (E)

- Demonstrated proficiency in managing data and information systems with a successful track record (E)

- Proven ability to perform under pressure and meet crucial deadlines (E)

- Extensive hands-on experience with Learner Management Systems (E)

- Familiarity with the Bud e-portfolio system (D)

- Proficiency in generating reports using Microsoft Power Bi (D)

Disposition and Skills

- Exceptional interpersonal skills (E)

- Strong collaborative work capability and leadership aptitude (E)

- Skilled in providing confident training and support to others sharing knowledge skills and experience (E)

- Robust organizational and administrative skills (E)

- Effective communication and collaboration across all organizational levels (E)

- Proficient in comprehending complex educational developments (E)

Required Skills:

unding ESFA Apprenticeships Adult Education Budget AEB Apprenticeship Funding Funding Compliance Funding Rules ILR Individualised Learner Record Management Information Systems MIS Funding and Performance Data Management Data Validation PDSAT FIS ESFA Audit Internal Audit Data Quality Funding Returns Learner Data Learner Records Compliance Monitoring Funding Reports Performance Reporting Self-Assessment Report SAR Quality Improvement Plan QIP Governance Risk Management Funding Calculations Financial Forecasting Costings Data Analysis Strategic Planning Performance Management Management Reporting KPI Reporting Decision Support Data Interpretation Business Intelligence Power BI Microsoft Excel Reporting Systems Learner Management Systems LMS Bud E-Portfolio E-Portfolio Systems Information Systems Management Data Accuracy Data Integrity Funding Agency Reporting External Stakeholder Reporting Operational Management Team Leadership Department Management Policy Development Procedure Implementation Process Improvement Quality Assurance Audit Readiness Regulatory Compliance Performance Targets Resource Allocation Financial Decision Support Cross-Department Collaboration Stakeholder Management Staff Development Training Delivery Communication Skills Interpersonal Skills Organisational Skills Administrative Skills Problem Solving Deadline Management Equality and Diversity Student Engagement Continuous Improvement Educational Funding Further Education FE and Skills Training Provider Experience Apprenticeship Sector Adult Skills Fund.

Required Education:

unding ESFA Apprenticeships Adult Education Budget AEB Apprenticeship Funding Funding Compliance Funding Rules ILR Individualised Learner Record Management Information Systems MIS Funding and Performance Data Management Data Validation PDSAT FIS ESFA Audit Internal Audit Data Quality Funding Returns Learner Data Learner Records Compliance Monitoring Funding Reports Performance Reporting Self-Assessment Report SAR Quality Improvement Plan QIP Governance Risk Managem

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 55 - 55