At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive financial services and support school leaders in budget management.
- Company: Join a respected multi-academy educational trust in West London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and excellent benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a collaborative finance team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in education while shaping financial best practices.
- Qualifications: Part-qualified or Finalist (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) with strong Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
Are you a skilled finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact within the education sector?
Goodman Masson are recruiting on behalf of a leading, highly respected multi-academy educational trust for a Regional Finance Manager to join their collaborative finance team in West London.
This is a pivotal role where you will drive high-quality financial services, manage key monthly financial processes, and act as a trusted strategic partner to school Principals and leadership teams.
You will have the unique opportunity to lead regional processes, champion continuous improvement, and truly shape financial best practices across multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic
- Business
Partnering: Work closely with Principals and senior staff to ensure effective budget management, adherence to financial compliance, and strategic decision-making.
Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, control account reconciliations, and annual budgets/reforecasts.
Team
Leadership: Support a high-performance culture by managing and mentoring local finance staff, identifying training needs, and fostering a learning mindset.
Drive forward initiatives that promote value for money, propriety, and outstanding financial standards across the region.
Compliance & Governance: Ensure all accounting procedures, payment runs, and payroll processes strictly adhere to trust policies.
Qualifications & Experience: Part-qualified or Finalist (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA).
Proven experience running effective administrative and financial systems.
Strong management accounting experience.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience with accounting platforms such as Sage Intacct, Concur, or IMP is a distinct advantage.
Location: West London (with Hybrid working)Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications) + Excellent Benefits.
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)Closing date for applications is Thursday 23rd July.
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