Finance Manager

Summary: The Finance Manager role involves producing monthly management accounts, overseeing financial reconciliations, and supporting budget holders with procurement and forecasting. The position also includes line management of finance officers and ensuring compliance with audit requirements. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to provide financial insights and support business planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce monthly management accounts packs including accruals, prepayments, payroll journal, deferred and accrued income.
• Support intercompany transactions with bank reconciliation, credit card, and recharges.
• Conduct monthly forecasting and payroll reconciliation, updating staffing on IMP.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and monthly payroll variance checks.
• Update cash flow statements and manage SCA bids/business cases.
• Provide procurement support to budget holders and present forecasts and monthly accounts to the Head Teacher.
• Oversee banking of fundraising and approve Bacs payments weekly.
• Manage line of 2 finance officers and oversee accounts receivable/payable.
• Submit VAT returns and review funding statements with budget holders.
• Provide information to support audits and liaise with budget holders and stakeholders.

Key Skills:

• Experience in financial management and accounting.
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage and lead a team effectively.
• Knowledge of VAT regulations and audit processes.
• Experience in budgeting and financial planning.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Greater Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance