Finance Manager

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, effective, innovative and highly motivated Finance Manager to join us on our journey.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To support the strategic decision making through providing accurate and timely financial analysis and forward planning, as requested by the Business Manager and outlined in the annual plan.
• Maintain a financial plan to identify trends and requirements.
• Evaluate information and consult with the Business Manager to produce a realistic and balanced annual budget for approval by the Multi Academy Trust

Financial Resource Management and Reporting

• To prepare monthly financial reports for presentation to the Business Manager within agreed timeframe
• To prepare appropriate monthly budget monitoring reports for all budget holders
• Identify and inform the Business Manager of the causes of significant variance and take prompt corrective action
• To oversee communications with Payroll Services, Teachers Pensions and Local Government Pension Scheme and other service providers to ensure all aspects of employer and employee contributions and deductions are full and accurately addressed;
• To oversee the preparation of all invoices and collection of fees and other dues;
• Ensure the Academy receives value for money

Accounting and Governance

• Meet financial regulations of Academies, by ensuring we follow the set processes laid out by the Multi Academy Trust.
• Maintain systems and procedures that ensure financial transactions are recorded and reported accurately. Follow appropriate accounting procedures to ensure the effective operation of financial controls with the Academy
• Prepare and maintain Academy risks register. Prepare statement of internal controls annually or as required
• Maintain asset register
• Ensure the Academy meets all its financial obligations
• Liaise with auditors and facilitate all audit arrangements, implement audit requirements as they affect all financial activities at the Academy

Human Resource Administration

• Prepare annual costed staffing plans to inform accurate budget planning
• To have oversight of all HR matters relating to salary, pension and HMRC queries
• To oversee and co-ordinate the financial work of the Academy finance team and make arrangements for their appropriate training and development and appraisal
• To ensure school policies are fully implemented across the Finance Team

Income Generation

• Liaise with funding agencies to secure additional funding for the Academy
• Ensure lettings, Sports Centre and Sports Partnership are run effectively
• Identify potential funding opportunities, agencies, government initiatives etc. and ensure income generation from both diverse and obvious sources
• Work with the Business Manager to maximise income generation and financial growth

Do you have:

• An AAT or equivalent qualification;
• Good leadership skills;
• A willingness to undertake training and be flexible;
• Have experience of working in a finance department;
•  Experience of working effectively with others to meet common goals?

Are you:

• Interested in making a difference to children’s lives;
• Organised;
• A good communicator;
• Able to solve problems;
•  Good with figures;
•  Able to prioritise workload?

35 hours/week, 52 weeks (Term time may be considered for the right candidate)

Monday- Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm

Closing Date: Midnight, 21st January 2024