Details:
- Salary: £250 - 350 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: North West
- Date: 10 hours ago
Description:
Finance Manager
North West | £250 - £350 | Hybrid Working | Initial 6 month contract
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing Multi Academy Trust in the North West, seeking a Finance Manager to play a key role within the central finance team. Working closely with senior finance leaders and school stakeholders, you'll oversee the day-to-day financial management of the Trust, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and high-quality financial support across multiple academies.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical finance with business partnering in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts and budget monitoring reports for academies across the Trust
* Support the annual budgeting and financial planning process, providing meaningful analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders
* Ensure month-end processes are completed accurately and on time, including reconciliation's, journals and balance sheet reviews
* Business partner with Headteachers, School Business Managers and budget holders, providing financial guidance and support
* Assist with year-end accounts, external audit requirements and statutory financial reporting
* Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with ESFA, Academy Trust Handbook and financial regulations
* Support continuous improvement initiatives, helping to develop finance processes and systems across the Trust
The Ideal Candidate
* Previous experience within a Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar finance role
* Ideally studying towards or qualified in ACCA, CIMA or ACA (QBE candidates with relevant experience will also be considered)
* Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience
* Excellent Excel skills with confidence analysing and interpreting financial data
* Able to build strong relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
* Previous experience within education, public sector or not-for-profit is advantageous but not essential
If you are interested in this position, apply below or drop me a call / email on the below contact details. If you are not interested, but know someone who may be, then do pass on the details to them