Role: Finance Manager Location: Merseyside Type: Permanent £50,000 - £60,000 per annum An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a leading College Group in Merseyside. This is a pivotal role, responsible for providing both strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of the Group's finance function - ensuring robust financial management, effective systems, and accurate, timely reporting. As a key member of the College Management Team (CMT), you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of the College's strategic plan and objectives, contributing to the success of both the College and its subsidiary undertakings, including the North West Training Council.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic & Operational Leadership Lead the effective and efficient management of the Finance function across the College Group. Develop and maintain robust accounting systems and processes that ensure compliance with statutory and non‑statutory regulations. Deliver accurate, relevant, and timely financial information to the senior leadership team, Governing Body, and subsidiary boards.
* Financial Planning & Reporting Oversee the College's annual Business Planning process, including the curriculum plan, annual budget, capital expenditure, and medium‑term financial forecasts. Prepare monthly and annual management accounts and reports, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and insightful KPI analysis. Lead on the preparation of year‑end accounts for audit and liaise with internal and external auditors.
* Subsidiary Oversight (approx. 20% of responsibilities) Provide financial oversight and support for subsidiary companies, ensuring effective financial management and integration into the Group's systems. Develop and manage Service Level Agreements for financial support and services. Consolidate subsidiary accounts into Group management reporting, ensuring compliance and eliminating inter‑company balances.
* Governance & Compliance Review and update the College's Financial Regulations annually, ensuring alignment with best practice. Ensure compliance with statutory financial obligations and submission deadlines for all returns and reports. Manage taxation matters across the Group, advising senior leadership and Governors on tax planning and optimisation.
* Leadership & Collaboration Line manage and develop finance team members through effective induction, appraisal, and performance management. Contribute to the College's Self‑Assessment Report, Strategic Plan, and associated action plans. Build strong relationships across the Group, acting as the first point of contact for financial matters relating to subsidiaries.
About You
* Qualified (or part‑qualified) finance professional (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with proven experience in financial management, preferably within the education or not‑for‑profit sector.
* Strong leadership skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non‑financial stakeholders.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary £50,000 – £60,000 per annum.
* 35 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Generous pension.
* Permanent position within a well‑established and forward‑thinking College Group.
* Opportunity to influence strategic direction and support continued organisational growth.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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