The Finance Manager ensures strong, accurate and compliant financial management across the school(s), providing clear leadership on budgeting, reporting and internal controls. The role oversees all day-to-day finance operations, including payroll, month-end, procurement and annual processes, while supporting senior leaders with timely insight, forecasts and advice to enable informed decision-making.,
- Line manage Finance Officer(s), approving orders, invoices, BACS runs
- Month end processes, including journals and reconciliations
- Monthly management accounts and reforecasts
- Annual budget setting covering 3 years
- An awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
- Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant or qualified through experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
- Proven track record of continuous professional development
- Knowledge of school administrative and accounting systems, particularly PS Financials, Arbor, IMP and Edupay
- Experience working in a MAT or public-sector finance environment
- Salary: Surrey scale 8 (£36,874 to £39,820), with some flexibility to recognise exceptional experience
- Generous workplace pension through LGPS
- Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
- Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
- Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
- Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
- Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
- Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
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