Finance Manager

3 weeks ago


Croydon, United Kingdom Harper May Ltd Full time

Finance Manager - Schools/Education Group

Harper May is currently working with a rapidly expanding group of schools, based in Croydon who are looking for a Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities for the Finance Manager:

- Aiding in the formulation of the yearly College Group budget through the production of
supporting schedules and supplying additional analysis to support budget setting
requirements
- Monthly and termly reporting - oversee production of the monthly consolidated reporting
pack, termly finance reviews and monthly budget holder reports
- Ensure that 'month-end' deadlines are met through the timely posting of accruals,
prepayments, fixed assets & depreciation, income and other non-pay expenditure
- Ensure that Finance provide all necessary support in relation to the College's
Apprenticeships, High Needs and Student Bursary provisions
- Reconcile all related balance sheet accounts in a timely manner
- Business Partnering - contributing to effective budgetary control by ensuring that all budget
holders remain fully supported by the finance team
- Support the introduction of budgetary control enhancements such as commitment
accounting and self-service reporting for budget holders
- Segmental Reporting - utilise system enhancements, develop allocation methodology and
take advantage of new course costing software to enable the accurate reporting of College
finances at more granular levels (e.g. by site and by course)
- Raising awareness of the Group's financial regulations and procedures, ensuring
compliance by all staff
- Act as a key point of contact for any financial controls audits in order to ensure compliance,
swiftly addressing any findings and adopting agreed recommendations
- Provide responses to ad-hoc financial reporting queries
- Deputise for Head of Finance when required

Desired Skills & Experience:

- Valuing Equality and Diversity
- Working with People; Team Working, Communication
- Results Focus; Drive to Achieve Excellence, Technical Skills & Professionalism
- Focus on Delivery; Organisational Awareness, Customer/Student Focus
- Self Motivation; Adaptability & Flexibility, Accountability
- Performance Management
- Resource Management

Lastly, if you are looking for a Finance Manager role within Education/Schools this is a fantastic role for you.


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