Finance Manager

HB Partners Limited; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

HB Partners Limited is recruiting on behalf of a Nottingham Multi-Academy Trust for a Finance Manager / Financial Controller. You will lead the operational finance function, report to the CFO and work with academy teams and governance committees.

The role emphasizes robust controls, compliance and strategic financial leadership within a values-led education group. The position is 37 hours per week, permanent and hybrid, offering progression and a Local Government Pension Scheme alongside a

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with 5+ years in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in education or not-for-profit sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational finance team and oversee the Trust's finance service.
• Manage month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and year-end reporting.
• Lead internal and external audit activity and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement robust financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Oversee the finance and accounting system and ensure timely reporting.
• Manage cash flow, banking arrangements and investment portfolio.
• Ensure accurate HMRC, DfE and other statutory returns.
• Support development of the Trust's wider finance strategy.

Skills

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

Audit coordination

Team leadership

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

CIPFA

Job description

Finance Manager / Financial Controller

Education / Multi-Academy Trust in Nottingham

37 hours per week | Permanent | Hybrid working

To £57.5k + Local Government Pension Scheme

HB Partners Limited is supporting an established and successful Multi-Academy Trust in Nottingham to appoint a Finance Manager / Financial Controller to lead its operational finance function.

This is a key role within the Trust, reporting to the CFO and working closely with senior leaders, academy teams and governance committees. The successful candidate will take responsibility for ensuring the Trust has a robust, compliant and forward-thinking finance function, whilst leading and developing the operational finance team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the operational finance team and overseeing the delivery of an effective finance service across the Trust
• Managing month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and year-end financial statements
• Leading on internal and external audit activity and ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements
• Developing and implementing strong financial controls, policies and proceduresOverseeing the finance and accounting system and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Managing cash flow, banking arrangements and the Trust's investment portfolio
• Ensuring accurate HMRC, DfE and other statutory returns
• Supporting the development of the Trust's wider finance strategy
• Providing financial advice, guidance and training to colleagues across the academies
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and financial performance

About you:

You will be a qualified finance professional (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA) with at least five years' demonstrable experience in a similar financial management role, ideally gained in education, schools, multi-academy trusts, public sector or not for profit / charity.

You should have strong knowledge of financial controls, audit and regulatory compliance, with experience of financial systems and procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to take on a broad and influential role within a values-led organisation.

HB Partners Limited is committed to safeguarding children. This post is subject to enhanced DBS check and pre-employment safeguarding checks.

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