Finance Manager

The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form; Lower Edge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Education/Qualifications/Training

Qualifiedor part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent), AATLevel 4, or substantial relevant finance management experience

Evidenceof continuing professional development in finance, accounting or leadership

Experience

Significantexperience of managing day-to-day financial operations within a complexorganisation

Experienceof producing accurate management information, financial reports, forecastsand budget monitoring reports

Experienceof implementing and maintaining robust financial controls, procedures andgovernance arrangements

Experienceof managing purchase ledger, sales ledger, income collection, debt recoveryand payment processes

Experienceof preparing balance sheet reconciliations, control account reconciliationsand month-end processes

Experienceof financial systems administration and improving financial processes throughsystem development or automation

Experienceof managing, supervising and developing staff within a finance function

Experienceof advising and supporting non-financial managers and budget holders

Experienceof maintaining compliance with financial regulations, policies and statutoryrequirements

Knowledge &Understanding

Strongknowledge of financial controls, accounting principles and best practicefinancial management

Soundunderstanding of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financialreporting

Knowledgeof internal control frameworks, fraud prevention and risk managementprinciples

Understandingof procurement processes and value for money principles

Goodknowledge of financial regulations, governance requirements and auditprocesses

Excellentunderstanding of accounting systems and financial data management

Attributes, Skills andAbilities

Excellentanalytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues andimplement practical solutions

AdvancedExcel and financial systems skills, including reporting and data analysis

Abilityto interpret financial information and present it clearly to both financialand non-financial audiences

Strongorganisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities andmeet deadlines

Abilityto develop effective systems, processes and controls that drive continuousimprovement

Excellentattention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Strongleadership and people management skills

Abilityto challenge constructively and influence colleagues at all levels

Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills

Abilityto maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgement

Abilityto build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders

Personal Qualities

Values-driven, committed to Safeguarding, student welfare, equality anddiversity

Self-motivated and proactive, with a willingness to undertake furthertraining and continuous learning

Commitment tothe aims, values and ethos of the Foundation, including Quality of Life andPositive Behaviour Support

Willingness to undertaketraining as required and commitment to ongoing professional development

Demonstrates integrity,honesty and professionalism at all times

Committed toaccountability, transparency and stewardship of resources

Resilient and able toremain calm under pressure

Collaborative andsupportive

Willingness to workflexibly to meet organisational requirements, including occasional attendanceat meetings outside normal working hours