Strategic School Finance Manager

Ad Warrior Ltd; Stoke D'Abernon; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yehudi Menuhin School is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the financial operations across The Yehudi Menuhin School Limited, YMS Enterprises and related entities. You will ensure robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and compliant financial planning to support the school's strategic objectives.

You will collaborate with senior leadership, governors and budget holders to deliver monthly management accounts, forecasting, VAT returns and the annual audit, while maintaining strict

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA or equivalent).
• Strong experience in financial management and reporting.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations for multiple entities including audits.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and year-end financial statements.
• Monitor cash flow, income, expenditure and budgets.
• Coordinate with auditors and provide necessary documentation.
• Liaise with governors and budget holders on financial planning.
• Oversee VAT group returns and financial controls.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA/CIPFA

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

The Yehudi Menuhin School is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the financial operations across The Yehudi Menuhin School Limited, YMS Enterprises and related entities. You will ensure robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and compliant financial planning to support the school's strategic objectives.

You will collaborate with senior leadership, governors and budget holders to deliver monthly management accounts, forecasting, VAT returns and the annual audit, while maintaining strict