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Our Finance Department is expanding and we are excited to announce that we are looking for an additional team member to join as a
Finance Manager
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Finance Manager to join our dedicated team.
Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact with Macclesfield College!
The Role
* Manage the day to day operation of the finance function of the College and provide leadership and management to the finance
team to deliver the full range of services associated with a further education college finance department, including management
accounting, budget preparation and monitoring, payroll, treasury management, tax and other statutory financial returns.
* Working closely with the Director of Finance and key stakeholders, assist and support in the development of a financial
strategy; implement the strategy, including the regulations, procedures, practices and development plans that flow from the
strategy, to ensure the College fulfils its financial objectives and is financially sustainable.
* Provide an efficient, responsive and customer-focused service to a range of users, including students, staff, governors and
external stakeholders.
Main Duties for this role include
* Apply the college values and principles to the management of staff, adopting a collaborative, equitable and respectful style of
management.
* Line manage staff in accordance with the College’s policies using a proactive approach with creative problem solving to ensure
high standards of performance are maintained.
* Assist the Director of Finance with preparing the College’s annual budget, the Financial Forecasting Return for Colleges (CFFR)
and any other financial plans, forecasts and benchmarking returns required for submission to the funding body.
* Ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times and security procedures are followed at all times.
* Provide advice, guidance, support and training to budget holders on financial matters and systems including planning and budget
setting.
Does Macclesfield College sound like the perfect working environment for you?
Check out our benefits opposite to find out more!
Pre-employment Screening
All posts are subject to standard pre-employment checks and you will be asked to provide;
* Evidence of your right to work in the UK
* Proof of Identity
* A minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period
* Health Declaration for any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need the College to make appropriate
adjustments.
Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our
due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enables us to identify any incidents or issues which have might want to
explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an
interview.
Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.