Recruiter: Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited
A Senior Finance Manager is required to join this education consortium during a very exciting time with a key focus on transformation and change. This client has a strong financial profile and is investing a significant amount of money around the software platforms, moving from a traditional reporting package to dashboard reporting.
This role would suit someone looking to take a number 2 finance leadership role and who has experience of working in transformation and change across finance and accounting processes and procedures.
This position will be office-based with no hybrid working, but it has excellent on-site facilities and a market-leading benefits package.
Senior Finance Manager - Benefits
* 32 days holiday
* Outstanding private pension scheme
* On-site gym
* Employee Assistance programme
* Free parking
Senior Finance Manager - About The Role
The position will lead the finance team, reporting into the Finance Director to ensure robust financial controls are adequate, in addition to compiling the month-end reporting pack for the leadership team. You will play a key role in the infrastructure development including reporting and processing. This position would suit someone looking to facilitate a number 2 position or someone already working at a similar level. The role offers a suitable combination of reporting, operational, and strategic involvement in a collaborative working environment.
Responsibilities will include:
* Prepare the month-end reports to be presented to the Finance Director in readiness for the leadership team meetings.
* Work as a business partner to the budget holders, ensuring accountability surrounding the variance results.
* Manage and lead the budget process and implement controls as required.
* Prepare the statutory accounts for all subsidiary companies, working with the auditors (internal and external).
* Oversee the transactional finance including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and treasury functions.
* Ensure that VAT and statutory returns are completed.
The successful Senior Finance Manager will have/be:
* A formal qualification in finance with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience.
* Experience of working within the public sector or education is highly desirable.
* Excel knowledge to an advanced level.
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