Job Description

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