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- Location: Hertfordshire, Hybrid remote working (Flexible in time working in schools and remotely)
- Job Type: Full-time
My client is seeking a dedicated Finance Manager to join their team, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial stability and strategic alignment of their Trust. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on their schools and the communities they serve by managing budgets, enhancing financial procedures, and navigating audits.
Day-to-day of the role:- Collaborate with school leadership to set annual budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and financial stability.
- Provide training to close knowledge gaps and enhance financial acumen across the Trust.
- Manage and navigate the complexities of financial audits, ensuring compliance and timely responses to auditor inquiries.
- Stay informed about sector-specific funding and legislative changes to offer valuable financial insights for strategic planning.
- Advocate for and implement best practices in financial procedures and controls, fostering a culture of financial excellence.
- Regularly visit schools to develop a deep understanding of their unique needs and contribute to policy development and strategic planning.
- Work collaboratively with the Central Team to enhance systems, policies, and initiatives.
- Support executive leadership by presenting the Trust’s performance data.
- Proven experience as a Finance Manager, preferably within the education sector.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, financial planning, and audit management.
- Excellent communication skills to engage positively with various stakeholders.
- Ability to uphold the Trust’s ethos and actively support its vision and strategic goals.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to Trust policies.
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Opportunity to significantly impact the educational landscape.
- Support for continuous professional development.
- Engaging and supportive work environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
