Finance Manager

UWC Atlantic; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international educational institution in Wales is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the College's financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting qualification and experience in financial management, with a focus on budget preparation and reporting. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model with excellent benefits including generous annual leave and access to health benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Access to gym and swimming pool

Auto enrollment into a pension scheme

Healthcare benefit

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification in ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent.
• Experience in financial management, ideally within the not-for-profit sector.
• Proven experience in financial planning and reporting.
• Strong analytical and attention to detail skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the College's financial operations.
• Drive improvements across the Finance function.
• Provide monthly financial analysis for decision-making.
• Lead monthly meetings with budget holders.

Skills

Financial management experience

Budget preparation

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Systems improvement

Stakeholder management

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)

Job description

Join UWC Atlantic College as a Finance Manager

Come and Join UWC Atlantic College as their next Finance Manager.

An amazing college with Charitable status.

About Our Client

UWC Atlantic is a world-renowned international boarding school based in the 12th-century St Donat's Castle, in a 122‑acre campus, on the South Welsh coast line where students aged 16‑19 from over 90 countries come for two years to live, learn and work together in a dynamic learning landscape. UWC Atlantic offers a unique and inspiring setting for learning and personal growth.

As the founding college of the United World Colleges (UWC) global education movement, it was established in 1962 and its mission is to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.

UWC empowers bridge‑builders, systems changers and compassionate global citizens through the delivery of a pioneering and distinctive IB (International Baccalaureate) educational model. Transformative Education for Global Impact positions the college as a pioneer within the education world, including an innovative new educational pathway developed in partnership with the International Baccalaureate.

Job Description

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the College's financial operations. This is a key leadership position within the organisation, providing the opportunity to lead and manage the end‑to‑end financial function. The role requires strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills, fostering effective partnerships across the College and with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the production and review of the Management Accounts for the College.
• Drive improvements across the Finance function through developments of processes, controls and systems as well as leading on innovation and the delivery of digital transformation initiatives.
• Provide monthly financial analysis in relation to admissions, fundraising and investments.
• Lead monthly meetings with budget holders and heads of departments on finance reporting.
• Support the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly re‑forecasting processes.
• Completion of the monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee responsibilities of the financial aspects related to fee income, including invoicing, credit control, debt collection and stakeholder relationship management.
• Responsible for reporting on capital investments and capital expenditure.
• Support the project management of major capital projects.
• Act as a lead on the preparation and delivery of the annual external audit.
• Prepare draft statutory accounts.

Qualifications

• A professional accounting qualification in ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent.
• Experience in financial management, ideally within the not‑for‑profit sector/charity sectors, though all sectors will be considered.
• Be happy to “roll up your sleeves” and get stuck in.
• Excellent systems, controls and process improvement skills.
• Proven experience in budget preparation, management, and reporting to ensure effective financial oversight.
• A meticulous approach to detail and accuracy in all financial matters.
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience in financial planning, reporting, and interpreting complex financial data to support effective decision‑making.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Commitment to the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment to the safeguarding of children and young adults.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary of £50,000 per annum.
• Full time, 35 hours per week.
• Auto Enrolment into a contributory Pension Scheme.
• Entitlement to 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years service, plus public holidays and UWC Atlantic Winter break (normally 2 weeks).
• 1 Complimentary meal provided during working hours whilst on site.
• Hybrid working, 4 days on site per week.
• Access to Equipsme healthcare benefit.
• Death in service benefit.
• Access to learning and development opportunities.
• Access to gym and swimming pool.

Contact

Ross Brown

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All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.