Finance Manager

An opportunity has arisen for the position of Finance Manager at Bungay High And Castle EAST Schools.

Do you:

·        have substantial experience of education finance?

·        have a logical financial brain and enjoy building excellent customer relationships?

·        like making a real difference with no two days the same?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for the right person to work as a Finance Manager to support our schools. We are looking for someone experienced in education or charity finance with the ability to manage your own workload to effectively deliver high quality financial management services. We are a multi academy trust with finance roles in our schools so as well as managing finance within your own designated school, you will also work with colleagues across the Trust in a supported network.

Your Role

You will be responsible for providing your schools with financial management and supporting Headteachers, senior budget holders and the Central Trust finance team with:

·        monthly budget monitoring and forecasts

·        checking and preparing staff salaries for approval within set deadlines

·        preparation of annual and medium-term budget plans

·        budget holder support

·        authorising expenditure

·        reporting to governors

·        monitoring of grant related expenditure

·        checking and reconciling staffing expenditure

·        month end and year-end processes

You will have:

·        substantial experience of managing school/charity finances

·        good understanding of accounting processes

·        analysis and forecasting skills

·        ability to work as part of a team and manage staff

·        desire to provide excellent customer care and advice

This is a role that is based primarily in Bungay, Suffolk, across two sites in very close proximity, but may require the post holder to visit the central office and other schools within the Trust. We will also consider a degree of flexible working arrangements with the right candidate.

EAST is committed to the care and professional development of all individuals who work in our schools and Trust. A compassionate approach to all individuals is expected of our Trust’s employees. Applicants can find out more about the benefits of working for EAST in the Applicant Information Booklet.

Benefits include:

·        Friendly and supportive environment

·        Local Government Pension Scheme

·        Free car parking

·        Staff development

·        Potential for flexible working

·        23 days annual leave, 28 days after 5 years

·        Staff wellbeing package

More information on benefits is included in our Applicant Information Booklet.

Please do not hesitate to contact Michelle Roots for an informal conversation about the role, via Jayne Capps-Jenner in the first instance - 01986 891642.

Further information about the role is available in the job description in the Applicant Information Booklet.

Please visit the Trust website to access a copy of the Applicant Information Booklet (including job description and person specification) and Application Form: https://www.eastanglianschoolstrust.co.uk/Join/

Applications should use the EAST application form. CVs or online jobsite applications will not be accepted. A letter of application to support the application form should outline your vision, experience and expertise in relation to the role and be no longer than two sides of A4 and addressed to Chanel Oswick, Headteacher. Please email applications to Jayne Capps-Jenner at jcappsjenner@bungayhigh.co.uk

EAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment. DBS checks and references are required for all posts.