Job Description
Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to working with a well established education business in Rotherham as they look to recruit a new Finance Manager into the business. This all round and varied role will be responsible for managing 2 direct reports and will manage the financials and budgeting for 3 sites. The company offers excellent benefits and also some flexibility around working hours and opportunities for hybrid working. Benefits include: -
* Competitive salary
* Holidays – 27 days + bank holidays (Increases to 30 days with service)
* Pension: 16.9% employer contribution
* Flexible/ Hybrid working
This will be a varied role with duties to include: -
* Lead on the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and financial plans in collaboration with leadership
* Provide financial analysis and insight to support improvement priorities and resource allocation
* Monitor and report on financial performance, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions
* Prepare accurate management accounts and regular financial reports for senior leaders and stakeholders
* Ensure compliance with all relevant financial policies, procedures and regulations
* Support the development and implementation of financial systems, processes and controls
* Collaborate with budget holders and provide training to non-finance staff as required
* Lead on month/year end processes and support the annual external audit
* Liaise with external stakeholders including auditors and local authorities as required
* Assist with the preparation of bids, grant applications and financial returns
* Provide advice and guidance on procurement and ensure value for money
* Lead on financial processing including income management, cashbook processing, account and balance sheet reconciliations and cashflow forecasting
* Ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier payments, maintaining positive supplier relationships
* Review and authorise payroll ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
* Line management of finance staff, providing both technical and motivational leadership
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experiences:-
* CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA Qualified or at least working towards (Qualified by Experience will also be considered though)
* Education sector experience would be preferable
* Staff management experience
* Collaborative
* Good business partnering skills
* Good reporting and analytical skills
* Good IT skills
If you would be interested in the role, please get in touch or apply today!