School Finance Manager

Office Angels; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial management in academies. You'll develop budgets, monitor finances, and prepare audits while collaborating with headteachers. This is a full-time, office-based role in London offering £20 per hour. Join a team dedicated to improving educational outcomes and making a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Opportunity for personal and professional development

Supportive team environment

Make a meaningful impact

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance and administrative management.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning and budget setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly within a team.
• Strong computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor income and expenditure, producing timely reports for headteachers and budget holders.
• Maintain high financial control standards and oversee all financial transactions.
• Generate and coordinate new income streams aligned with our mission.
• Prepare for annual audits and liaise with auditors.

Skills

Financial planning and budget setting

Communication and interpersonal skills

Computer literacy with Microsoft 365

Job description

Finance Manager

Our client, an innovative organisation dedicated to supporting children facing educational challenges, is seeking a Finance Manager to join their dynamic team in Stratford!

• Hourly Rate: £20ph


• Working Pattern: Full Time


• Hours: 9am - 5pm (office-based)


• Duration: 2-3 months with potential for extension

About the Role:
As the Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in the financial management of our academies. Collaborating closely with headteachers and the Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure effective and efficient use of resources while contributing to the academies' improvement plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and prepare annual budgets and forecasts


• Monitor income and expenditure, producing timely reports for headteachers and budget holders


• Maintain high financial control standards and oversee all financial transactions


• Generate and coordinate new income streams aligned with our mission


• Prepare for annual audits and liaise with auditors

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in finance and administrative management


• Strong knowledge of financial planning and budget setting


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly within a team


• Strong computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft 365

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive team dedicated to improving educational outcomes


• Opportunity for personal and professional development


• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable children

This role is advertised by the Office Angels London Bridge Branch. Apply today!

Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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