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Head of Finance

Reed
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Slough, Berkshire SL3 8LP

Salary

£75,000 - £90,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

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  • We are looking for a Head of Finance Operations with a salary of £60,000 to £70,000 per year.
  • The ideal candidate should have sound finance experience, preferably within an Academy, and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
  • A qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) is required for this position.
  • Key responsibilities include developing financial strategies, managing payroll, and preparing for termly audits.
  • The role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a high workload while producing timely financial reports.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Head of Finance Operations to join our dynamic team and lead the financial management of our school. This is a key role that will support our growth and ensure robust financial governance. Working closely with the Executive Head, the successful candidate will:

1. Develop and implement the school's financial strategy in alignment with overall school goal

2. Prepare for termly audits

3. Manage payroll and pensions

4. Line manage two finance officers

5. Report to governors on the use of school funds

6. Reconcile all payments to Suppliers & Ad-Hoc

7. Cash Flow - Weekly

8. Management Accounts – Monthly

9. Oversee some key functions within the school as required

The refer to the job description for the detailed roles & responsibilities.

Qualifications & Person Specifications:

· The candidate should be a qualified or part-qualified accountant ACA, ACCA or CIMA

· Sound finance experience working with an Academy currently or within the past 5 years

· Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance standards within education.

· Ability to Line Manage the finance team members

· Good knowledge of MS excel and Sage.

· Excellent communication skills

· Ability to manage a high work load and meet deadlines

· Ability to produce monthly management accounts, termly reports to governors and other statutory agencies.

· The post calls for someone who is energetic, self-motivated and is used to working on their own initiative and able to multi task and prioritise appropriately.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.