Academy Finance Director

4 weeks ago


Essex, United Kingdom Wade Macdonald Full time

Wade Macdonald is seeking a highly skilled Head of Financial Operations to join their team in Slough. As the key contact for all things finance, this role will be responsible for leading, maintaining, and developing financial procedures to ensure compliance with statutory financial requirements.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in the education sector and a strong understanding of the nuances in finance that come with being in this sector. They will be responsible for running monthly end-to-end payroll processes for circa 150 staff and ensuring compliance with the Data Protection, GDPR, and Freedom of Information Act.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and maintain financial procedures to ensure compliance with statutory financial requirements.
  • Develop and maintain financial systems, including internal controls and regulatory frameworks.
  • Ensure financial policies are up to date and fit-for-purpose.
  • Run monthly end-to-end payroll processes for circa 150 staff.
  • Be responsible for the monthly management reporting cycle, including analyses on variance, risk, and opportunities.
  • Liaise with auditors to ensure financial compliance.
  • Line manage a finance team of 2.

Requirements:

  • Prior experience working in the education sector is essential.
  • Strong understanding of the nuances in finance that come with being in the education sector.
  • Ability to lead and manage a finance team.


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