The Finance Manager will:
Support schools within the Trust with financial processes which may include data inputting, reconciliations and corrections.
Work closely with the CFO to produce month end reports and balance sheet reconciliations.
Assist with the budget setting process for the Trust.
Engage with the rest of the Central team with a collaborative approach in line with the Trust’s vision and ethos.
Duties and Responsibilities – Specific:
Finance-Related Responsibilities
The Finance Manager will:
Provide all aspects of management accounting services to the schools in the Trust
Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and produce high quality monthly variance reports for the Chief Finance Officer
Ensure that accurate and timely accounting, monitoring and forecasting is undertaken to enable effective financial decision making and secure the financial longevity of the individual schools and Trust
Attend and participate in finance meetings held with schools and their respective Heads
Support the Chief Finance Officer to ensure that common finance related knowledge gaps are addressed across the Trust schools and assist in providing training for any identified needs.
Work with the Headteachers and finance staff within the Trust schools during the annual budget setting process, providing support and challenge as re...