Finance Manager - Education

Company Details & Job Overview:Based in Lancashire, this Multi Academy Trust are in a position to hire an experienced Finance Manager join the growing Trust. With a proven track record of adding value to each of the schools under their leadership, they currently have an interest and responsibility for both secondary and primary schools. With further growth planned, and a potential merge, the Trust maintain a focused and dedicated senior leadership team. Overseeing the accounting activities across both primary and secondary education, they are now seeking an experienced and dynamic Finance Manager to enable and facilitate the future direction of the trust. Taking the lead on all financial activity this role will lead on the month end duties, and manage a small team in the central head office. Your New Role As Finance Manager:As FM you shall manage and co-ordinate the financial requirements and processes across the Trust for each of the schools. Supervising a small team of 3, you shall take the lead on month-end tasks, and help stakeholders to understand the numbers through close working and partnering. A varied and rewarding position, where no day is the same you shall work closely with the business and aim to improve process along the way. Focusing on month end management accounting, budget preparation and the forecasting process, this position will enable decision making and take the lead on ensuring accounts are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Experience & Qualifications Required To Apply:To be considered for this role you shall have experience within the sector, highly motivated, financially astute and able to deliver effective month-end accounting, you shall have a proven track record of adding value in a similar role. Either formally qualified, or QBE you shall have the experience across month-end and be an effective communicator as there is partnering with non-financial personnel on a regular basis. Salary And Reward On Offer:With a rewarding package on offer and enhanced local gov pension scheme, this role will operate alongside a senior leadership team who pride themselves on providing a quality service and the provision of all the necessary tools for our young learners to succeed in later life. Taking the lead you will have the opportunity to add value to the trust and gain exposure across the organisation in a rewarding, varied role.This role is being handled by Darren Cadman, Kenton Black Finance Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham