Finance Manager

To be responsible and accountable for the day to day management of the finance department, creating a strategic trust standard. As a member of the Central Support Team you will make a significant contribution to the growth and development of the Trust.

Client Details

My client is an Academy Trust based in Walsall.

Description

• The Finance Manager will be accountable to the Finance Director and working closely with the CFOO, CEO, Headteachers, the Trust Board, Central Support Team and will have contact with managers and staff within the trust. You will be required to liaise and work closely with external bodies including DfE, ESFA, and other legislative bodies.
• Line Management of AP Manager, supporting the management of the other finance departments
• Negotiate, implement, manage and monitor the provision of finance services and systems
• Provide leadership, motivation, support and control of the finance staff, ensuring that appropriate standards of behaviour, performance and customer care are demonstrated at all times
• In conjunction with the FD, prepare training sessions for the finance team to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and to strive for efficiency with all working practices e.g. regular fraud training
• Assist the Finance Director in the preparation of returns and reports for CEO, CFOO, ESFA, Department for Education, NCTL, HMRC and Companies House
• Create, monitor and develop KPIs
• Quarterly review of aged debtors/aged creditors, identify potential problems and investigating reasons for incorrect credit/debit balances
• With the AP Manager review the trip setup and management processes within finance
• Quarterly review of trip surplus/deficit balances discussing with headteachers as required
• Work with the Catering Services Manager to provide information for reporting and supplier data analysis

Profile

• Experience of working within a finance department
• Experience of managing a fast-paced department
• Understanding of accounting processes and procedures
• Ability to work between different sets of data
• A willingness to learn new skills and undertake relevant professional development
• Good level of competence in Excel, Word and Outlook and computerised accounting software
• Good communication and listening skills
• Able to respond effectively to changing priorities
• A friendly and professional person and demonstrates support and a commitment to providing a quality service

Job Offer

Full time - 37 Hours

Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm

Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm with half an hour lunch.

26 days' holiday + 9 bank holidays

Pension

Free parking