A forward thinking, school federation based in Central London are now looking for an outgoing, highly driven Finance Manager to join a small highly motivated team. Reporting to the Business Manager you will be responsible for strategic leadership and management of all aspects of finance. This role is perfect on a full or part time basis and office based.
Responsibilities of the Finance Manager:-
- Budget modelling, reviewing and monitoring budgets across the schools
- Produce monthly management accounts with variances
- Manage and maintain accounting records
- Monitor money received including grants
- Manage income generation
- Bank reconciliations
- CAPEX forecast and reviewed monthly
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Oversee accounts payable and month end
Requirements of the Finance Manager:-
- Education finance exposure is a huge benefit but not a pre-requisite
- Strong double entry bookkeeping skills
- First rate interpersonal skills to liaise with budget holders across the federation
- Ideally studying towards ACCA or CIMA qualification
- Excellent systems skills
Benefits of the Finance Manager role:-
- 32 days holiday
- Excellent pension
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme