Senior Finance Manager
5 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Finance Manager to join our team at the Rowan Learning Trust. As a key member of our finance team, you will be responsible for managing the finances of Hawkley Hall High School and developing the finance managers based at two other secondary schools within the trust.
Key Responsibilities:
- Line manage 6 admin and finance staff at Hawkley Hall High School
- Monitor the quality of finance reports from secondary finance staff
- Manage and support the development of secondary school finance staff in the phase
- Provide advice to finance managers on money matters throughout the year
- Attend monthly meetings with key people and visit trust sites regularly
- Lead the school's finances, advising the headteacher and LGC to help meet the school's goals
- Ensure financial rules and trust procedures are followed
- Oversee the creation, setting, and tracking of annual and 5-year budgets, keeping the headteacher, LGC, and trust informed
- Develop a financial plan that matches the school's development needs and future budgets
- Manage the school's budget and flag any issues to the headteacher/CFO
- Keep an eye on cash flow and prepare monthly forecasts
- Create and share detailed monthly financial reports with the headteacher, LGC, and trust
- Use financial data to spot spending trends
- Work with auditors and finance teams to prepare year-end accounts and audit papers
- Handle petty cash, VAT claims, bank reconciliations, and month-end tasks
- Keep the fixed asset register updated and manage credit card spending
- Approve invoices and ensure BACS payments are made on time
- Provide budget holders with accurate and timely reports
Requirements:
- Maths and English GCSE Grade C or equivalent
- Professional finance background, including management experience in school/academy finance
- Experience with purchase orders, sales invoices, and monthly reconciliations
- Skilled in drafting and editing financial spreadsheets and documents
- Strong IT skills and ability to interpret complex financial data
- Effective communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and adhere to performance indicators
- Flexible approach to training, tailored to learner needs
- Professional, organised, and detail-oriented
- Able to prioritise and complete tasks efficiently
- Enthusiastic and committed to handling demanding tasks
- Flexible with daily work patterns
- Capable of developing and implementing new procedures
- Willing to pursue further qualifications and training as needed
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Maintains confidentiality, has a sense of humour, and shows empathy with children
Desirable Qualifications:
- Finance qualification (e.g. Level 4 ILM Diploma for School Business Managers, AAT) or equivalent experience
- Proficient in IT packages for preparing and presenting financial data
- Experience with education financial management software (IRIS Financials/Access Education Budgets)
What We Offer:
- Exceptional local authority pension with employer contributions of 19.6%
- Training will be given
- Support with further qualifications (financial and time)
- Network of staff sharing best practice
- Growing organisation with future career opportunities
How to Apply:
Please send your CV via this ad or call the Appoint-Ed office and speak with Kellie.
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