Senior Policy and Technical Manager Accountancy

Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Policy & Technical Manager, ideally a CPFA, to join our Policy and Technical team. You will support and develop the ambitious professional work of the Institute to lead on public financial management in a global environment.A specific requirement will be to assist the Head of Policy & Technical to be an agent for change in helping to drive the Institute’s international ambitions, balancing UK and international needs, and implementing delivery models to meet these ambitions.As well as contributing to the development of international standards, we provide specific support to standard setting in local government, accounting, charities accounting, internal audit and public financial management and governance.Help us build trust in public financeSenior Policy and Technical Manager Responsibilities:- Developing and writing CIPFA policy positions, standards, professional guidance, publications, commentary and thought leadership pieces.- Assisting in the development and contribution to a proactive programme of technical development which positions CIPFA as a leading provider of public financial management expertise.- Managing the technical team to deliver secretariat support to identified accounting standards bodies and to CIPFA faculties, panels and boards as required.- Representing CIPFA on national and international standard setting bodies and representative groups giving expert advice and subject leadership.Senior Policy and Technical Manager Requirements:You will be dynamic, confident, and driven with excellent interpersonal skills. You will have significant experience of working at a senior level with technical expertise and practical experience of supporting communities of professional practice.About CIPFA:CIPFA, the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, is the world’s only professional accountancy body to specialise in public services. We lead the way in public finance globally.Our members work across public services in national audit agencies, major accountancy firms, and other organisations and companies around the world where public money needs to be managed.Team members here find that our unique scope makes CIPFA an exciting, varied and rewarding place to work. Delivering our mission takes skilled people, and we are committed to bringing in the best and supporting them as they develop their career with us, doing work that really makes a difference.Please note we may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stageLocation: Flexible. We are currently working from home. In normal circumstances regular attendance in London is required but CIPFA also has offices in Chester, Birmingham and Edinburgh, and home working will be considered.Job type: Permanent, 36 hours per weekSalary: Up to £65,000Benefits: 25 days annual leave, up to 10% employers pension contributionClosing date for applications: 18th October, 2020You may have experience of the following: Accountancy, CPFA, CGMA, ACCA, CIMA, Accountant, IFRS, Technical Manager, Policy Manager, etc.Ref: 94664