Your new company
Hays is delighted to be working with a long-established, independent school who are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the day to day financial operations. Fantastic opportunity for a Qualified Accountant who enjoys variety, working collaboratively and playing a key role within a forward thinking organisation.
Finance Manager
Qualified
Full Time hours - Mainly on-site
Ripponden - Halifax
£45,000
Your new role
Working closely with Finance & Operations, you will lead the finance function, producing accurate and timely financial information to support the school's strategic and operational goals. You will also have the opportunity to manage a small finance team whilst working closely with both support and academic staff.This role offers a varied and rewarding role; some of the key duties will be:
Lead month‑end processes and produce management accounts
Maintain strong financial controls and oversee reconciliations
Manage cashflow, banking, treasury and debtor control
Support budgeting, forecasting and cost management
Oversee payroll processes, staff benefits and financial HR data
Prepare audit files and support year‑end and statutory accounts
Drive process improvements across the finance function
Lead and develop the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teamWhat you'll need to succeed
The right individual for this role would be someone who thrives in a varied role, enjoys working with a wide selection of people and values really making a difference within an organisation. Some of the key things we require:
Fully Qualified ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
Understanding of accounting within public or third party organisations
Experience within the education sector - Independent school sector desirable
Advanced Excel & strong systems capability
Experienced of producing detailed financial reports
Excellent attention to detail with a proactive and organised approach
Confident communicator able to work with non-finance colleagues
Focused on improvementsWhat you will get in return:
Competitive salary
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Professional development opportunities
Pension and staff benefit schemes
What you need to do now
If this sounds like the job for you then please express your interest
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