School Finance Manager

Good Afternoon, I am currently representing Lambeth Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience We are looking for a School Finance Manager this role will be: SW2 1RW The right candidate will: * To support Lambeth Schools and Education service in the delivery of sound financial advice on all matters within schools financial management and those which cut across the directorate. Ensure robust financial management frameworks are maintained and strategies are developed to help enable schools to deliver exceptional outcomes within resource constraints. * To co-ordinate and develop the financial framework applying to schools, monitoring schools’ financial performance and providing or procuring financial support and challenge to ensure school financial reporting standards are high and financial difficulties are overcome. To co-ordinate schools bursarial support service and charging mechanism to schools and produce annual review of income to align with support staffing cost recoupment * To lead/support and take ownership for the sound financial planning, management, closure of schools accounts, project support & advice, management accounting, reporting, statutory/statistical returns (including returns to government departments and tax returns) for relevant areas, and coordination of financial arrangements for a given division/area across both revenue and capital (as appropriate). To lead/support schools governance ensuring budget accountability is followed adhering to scheme of financing for schools, whilst supporting and advising schools senior management. * To take ownership and proactive responsibility for the development of financial competence of schools leadership teams and ensuring compliance to the financial regulations of schools delegated budgets are followed, as well as compliance in using the financial systems of the schools and organisation. Whilst also ensuring schools develop robust financial recovery plans so as to either prevent deficits from occurring or where a school is already in deficit, ensure the recovery plan brings them back to a balanced position within a reasonable timeframe. We require the following: * Experience in working at a senior level of local government finance for budget setting (both revenue and capital), monitoring, closing and project management. * Proven track record of financial control and advice in local government finance or similarly regulated environment. * Detailed understanding of local government (or other appropriate public sector body) finance, funding, and financial techniques such as budgeting, monitoring, closure of account and options appraisal, specifically for Schools Accounting To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed) If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee. IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE. Look forward to speaking with you soon