Finance Manager

2 months ago

Leigh, United Kingdom Appoint-Ed Support Staff Ltd Full time

Are you a Finance Manager looking for a role with work/life balance?

Are you looking for a supportive employer who invests in training and development?

Would you love the autonomy to drive an organisation's financial strategy?
Is it important for you to work in a motivated team that genuinely enjoy coming to work?
If so, this might be the role for you
I am working with Bedford High School to find them a permanent Finance Manager.

In a recent survey, staff commented:

- _"Bedford is a great place to work"_
- _"I have found the staff to be friendly, welcoming, supportive and a credit to the school"_
- _"I'm very happy here"_

You will drive the financial strategy of the school and be responsible for all health and safety.

This role would suit a switched-on Finance Manager with the ability to learn the Health and Safety element of the role.
You will work in a successful, well-run school, and benefit from their investment in training and an exceptional public sector pension.
**Important Details**:

- Salary is £48,587 - £52,217
- 37 hours a week 08:00-16:00, Monday to Friday
- The role is all year round
- Outstanding public sector pension with the Greater Manchester Pension Fund
- Annual leave can be taken during term time if agreed by the Headteacher
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Committed Wellbeing Team
- Cycle to work scheme
- Family friendly policies
- Staff rewards
- New gym facilities being added this year
- Continued professional development

**Duties of the Finance Manager**
- Provide leadership of Bedford High Schools Finance and Accounting strategy.
- Work as an integral member of the SLT and advise in relation to all financial matters affecting the school and contribute to the effective strategic planning, delivery, and evaluation of the school.
- Prepare, manage, and monitor the whole school budget providing regular management reports to budget holders, Headteacher and Governors.
- Advise the Senior Leadership Team and Governors on the most efficient use of resources.
- Effective analysis, monitoring and evaluation of school functions.
- Jointly lead on the marketing strategy for the school and development of income generation.
- Assist with the development of policies to improve support functions across the school.
- Have responsibility for Health and Safety for the school.
- Have responsibility for the development of the school premises.
- Oversee the strategic management and development of the school's ICT systems and infrastructure.
- Ensure the school financial systems, policies & procedures are compliant and support growth.
- Lead and develop the finance team.
- Ensure budgeting processes are managed, monitored, and reviewed with appropriate reports presented to the Governing Body.
- Actively committing to making the school a safe and stimulating environment for staff, pupils, and visitors.
- Ensure that necessary risk assessment procedures are in place and that staff with designated responsibility for risk assessment are trained in the identification of hazards and associated risks.
- Support the Headteacher in the implementation of disaster recovery and emergency action
- Act as project manager for all premises related projects.
- Assist in the strategic planning for future development of the school buildings, its resources and service to the community served. To deal with all outside contractors, plan works schedules and supervise their work where appropriate.

**The Finance Manager Must Have**
- Significant experience in finance roles at a senior level
- Proven experience of managing a team of staff
- Degree in Business or Finance or equivalent recognised qualification
- Willingness to work towards Level 5 Diploma for School Business Leaders
- A good working knowledge of GDPR and procedures
- Detailed knowledge of financial regulations and codes of practice
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills
- Adaptable and diplomatic approach to differing solutions
- Willingness to be flexible to work outside the normal working pattern when required
- Ability to use initiative to respond to and resolve a range of long-term problems
- Ability to organise, lead and motivate a team of staff over several areas of work
- Professional appearance and conduct
- A committed lifelong learner willing to undertake further training to suit the needs of the role
- Flexibility working outside of normal school hours will be required
- The willingness to be generous in time and spirit
- A sense of humour and positive outlook
- A determination to succeed
- Energy and enthusiasm
- A willingness to strengthen links with the community
- Build and maintain effective relationships
- Ability to anticipate and solve problems creatively
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Very high level of competence in IT
- Evidence of personal development

**An Advantage but not Essential**:

- Experience of preparation of and submission of bids for funding to external agencies
- Experience of working in a school or similar environment
- Level 5 Diploma for School Business Leaders (DSBM)
- Detailed knowledge of financial regulations and codes of practice
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to Safeguarding within a school environment

**If you are the Finance Manager Bedford High School are searching for, let's talk.**
**Please send your CV via this ad or call the Appoint-Ed office and speak with Kellie

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