Dedicate Recruitment is supporting this secondary school, part of a medium size multi academy Trust, in the search for an exceptional Finance Manager, to work collaboratively with both the school and alongside the MAT.
Reporting to the Business Support Manager, the Finance Manager will lead a team of two Finance Assistants to support the Senior Leadership Team with their financial management, providing advice on budgeting, reporting, analysis, value-for-money incentives, and investments.
Key responsibilities include:
* Liaising with 35 budget holders on spend, forecasts and variance analysis
* Budget system management using IMP
* Review of financial risk and maximising income generation opportunities
* Payroll reconciliation
* Monitoring income on Parentpay
* To be the financial lead on procurements
You will be GCSE educated, including Maths and English, and be AAT/part qualified or willing to work towards a qualification.
You will be competent in using MS Office applications and financial software packages. We are seeking an inspiring role model who can work constructively within a team, is a good communicator, and has the natural ability to form positive relationships across the board.
The successful Finance Manager will be offered excellent CPD, a full study package and working for a collaborative employer that puts its staff first.
This is a full time, 37 hours per week, onsite, all year through role. There is flexible working available during the school holidays.