Job Title: Finance Manager
Line Manager: CFO
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (6 month FTC)
About Us:
Education Futures are working with an Academy Trust in Harrow. We are supporting in their search for an experienced Finance Manager to provide comprehensive, professional financial management services.
Job Overview:
As the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the finance function across the schools withing the trust, managing a small team.
Key Responsibilities:
* To prepare revenue and capital annual management accounts.
* To undertake regular revenue and capital budget monitoring.
* To provide financial information for statutory and non-statutory financial returns.
* To undertake detailed analysis of income and expenditure profiles and trends to provide projections on a sound basis.
* To oversee the necessary procedures for the closure of the annual accounts.
* To provide information for internal/external audit as required.
* To maintain the Trust financial ledger in accordance with the ESFA chart of accounts.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
* ACCA or CIMA qualified, or part qualified.
* Proven experience in a similar Finance management role within the Education sector
* Familiarity with Sage 200 and Microsoft Office.
Skills & Abilities:
* Strategic thinking with a practical approach to problem-solving.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Flexible, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
How to Apply
If this role is of interest to you and you are suitably experienced, please apply now