School Finance Manager in Berkshire

Role Title: School Finance Manager
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £38,000 - £43,000 per annum
Working Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Location: Berkshire

Sellick Partnership are working with a leading Multi Academy Trust who are seeking an experienced School Finance Manager to join one of their secondary schools in Berkshire on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is a key finance position within the school, working closely with the Head Teacher and Director of Finance, while managing a small finance function and overseeing the day-to-day financial management of the school. The successful candidate will have previous experience working within a secondary school, school environment or Multi Academy Trust, alongside extensive experience using FMS finance software.

The responsibilities of the School Finance Manager will be:

• Managing the day-to-day financial operations of the secondary school
• Managing and supporting a small finance team of one
• Preparing and monitoring budgets, forecasts and financial reports
• Supporting the Head Teacher and senior leadership team with financial information and advice
• Reporting to the Head Teacher and Director of Finance
• Monitoring income and expenditure against budgets and investigating variances
• Overseeing purchase orders, invoicing, payments and income processes
• Supporting month-end and year-end financial processes
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring appropriate financial controls are in place
• Supporting audit requirements and providing financial information as required
• Ensuring compliance with the financial policies and procedures of the Multi Academy Trust
• Working closely with the central finance team and school leadership to support effective financial management

The ideal candidate for the School Finance Manager role will have:

• Extensive experience working within a secondary school, school environment or Multi Academy Trust
• Extensive hands-on experience using FMS finance software - this is an essential requirement
• Previous experience managing or supervising a finance team
• Strong knowledge of school finance, budgeting and financial reporting
• Experience working closely with senior stakeholders, ideally including Head Teachers and/or Directors of Finance
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of the school's financial operations
• A relevant finance qualification or strong equivalent experience would be desirable

How to apply for the School Finance Manager role:

If you believe that you are well suited to this excellent opportunity for a School Finance Manager, please apply directly or contact Tim Farnsworth at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information.

CVs will be screened and sent over to the client for shortlisting, with successful applicants being contacted to arrange interviews as soon as possible.

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