School Finance Manager

Role Title: School Finance ManagerType: Permanent, Full-timeSalary: £38,000 – £43,000 per annumWorking Arrangement: Fully OnsiteLocation: BerkshireSellick Partnership are working with a leading Multi Academy Trust who are seeking an experienced School Finance Manager to join one of their secondary schools in Berkshire on a permanent, full-time basis.This is a key finance position within the school, working closely with the Head Teacher and Director of Finance, while managing a small finance function and overseeing the day-to-day financial management of the school. The successful candidate will have previous experience working within a secondary school, school environment or Multi Academy Trust, alongside extensive experience using FMS finance software.The responsibilities of the School Finance Manager will be:Managing the day-to-day financial operations of the secondary schoolManaging and supporting a small finance team of onePreparing and monitoring budgets, forecasts and financial reportsSupporting the Head Teacher and senior leadership team with financial information and adviceReporting to the Head Teacher and Director of FinanceMonitoring income and expenditure against budgets and investigating variancesOverseeing purchase orders, invoicing, payments and income processesSupporting month-end and year-end financial processesMaintaining accurate financial records and ensuring appropriate financial controls are in placeSupporting audit requirements and providing financial information as requiredEnsuring compliance with the financial policies and procedures of the Multi Academy TrustWorking closely with the central finance team and school leadership to support effective financial managementThe ideal candidate for the School Finance Manager role will have:Extensive experience working within a secondary school, school environment or Multi Academy TrustExtensive hands-on experience using FMS finance software – this is an essential requirementPrevious experience managing or supervising a finance teamStrong knowledge of school finance, budgeting and financial reportingExperience working closely with senior stakeholders, ideally including Head Teachers and/or Directors of FinanceExcellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesStrong communication and organisational skillsThe ability to work independently and take ownership of the school's financial operationsA relevant finance qualification or strong equivalent experience would be desirableHow to apply for the School Finance Manager role:If you believe that you are well suited to this excellent opportunity for a School Finance Manager, please apply directly or contact Tim Farnsworth at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information.CVs will be screened and sent over to the client for shortlisting, with successful applicants being contacted to arrange interviews as soon as possible.Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website #J-18808-Ljbffr