Finance Manager in Abingdon

Overview

Radley College is seeking a qualified and experienced finance professional to support the Director of Finance in the leadership and oversight of all financial aspects of the College\’s operations. This is a senior and trusted role requiring absolute integrity, accuracy, and discretion, together with a clear understanding of the confidentiality expected when working at this level within an educational environment.

The role calls for a practical and dependable individual who is comfortable dealing with detail, maintaining robust financial controls, and ensuring that work is completed accurately and on time. A willingness to review, refine, and improve systems and processes in order to maintain a high standard of service to the College is essential.

The post-holder will manage a finance team of five, covering purchase ledger, subsidiaries, cash, and fees and bursaries. They will be responsible for ensuring that all financial transactions are processed efficiently and in accordance with agreed procedures, and that workload is managed sensibly throughout the year, with appropriate cover in place during staff holidays and peak periods.

Working closely with the Director of Finance, the role will contribute to the preparation of management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and statutory returns, and will help to ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. The successful candidate will also oversee cash management, fee billing, bursary accounting, and subsidiary activities, and will act as a reliable deputy to the Director of Finance when required.