Leading non maintained special school assisting pupils with language and speech therapy are looking to recruit a School Finance Business Manager on a permanent basis. Client Details The successful applicant will have responsibility for the Central Services team, comprising: Finance, HR & Payroll, Estate Management (Maintenance, Catering and Housekeeping Services), IT, Administration, Marketing and Fundraising. Description You will be responsible for and give direction and leadership to all aspects of budget, finance, strategy, property and governance to lead on the effective use of financial procedures and systems, in cooperation with the Senior Management Team (SMT) and Trustees/Governors To lead on relationships and contracts with Local Authorities To be the line manager to the Central services team, responsible for delivering effective services in the following areas: Finance, Estate Management, HR, Admin, Payroll, Marketing & Fundraising Ensure that annual workforce plans, budgets & forecasts are prepared and submitted to Trustee's in a timely fashion Provide specific expertise in long-term financial management Ensuring that all Charity Commission reporting are adhered to Ensuring that student numbers and trends are monitored and forecasts are updated on a regular basis Ensure that actual & and forecast financial results and cash flows are reported on a ,monthly basis to the Principal and Senior Management Team Liasing with the Finance team and auditors to ensure that the annual report & accounts which are prepared for Trustee approval Preparing Capital bids for the Trustees Ensuring all staff with designated budgets are supported with reports, advice, information which enable them to monitor these budgets Reviewing and authorising all payments Ensuring that Local Authority procurement registrations and applications are submitted when required in a timely fashion Reviewing and signing all contracts with Local Authorities relating to the placement of students Maintaining a risk management process and reporting for Trustees. Monitoring the effect of growth on VAT registration & direct taxation Ensuring that the Charities three pension schemes are being properly administered Working with the Director of the research & training Institute on outreach & contractual matters Attend the Trustee & Governor Board & committee meetings Profile ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant Experience of leading a Finance team Relevant experience of achievement in areas relevant to this appointment experience managing HR, IT and other non-finance teams Experience of managing change Experience of working in a Charity environment Experience of managing complex projects within strict budgets Experience working within an Education environmentJob Offer Salary - £80-85k Pension - Aviva Stakeholder Pension - Employee contributions will be matched by MHS&C by up to 10% Salary Sacrifice Scheme Cycle to work scheme On-Site parking Free lunches Free flu jabs Employee Assistance Programme Sick pay Good Transport links