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Are you an ambitious General Manager looking for a highly autonomous role, with the power to really shape and influence the business? Are you looking for an employer that will heavily invest in you, and provide copious opportunities to develop your career further? Are you looking for a business that is financially stable and has very exciting growth plans? If so, then look no further! As a General Manager for clients organisation, you will be responsible for running one of their busy centres. You will create a safe, fun, and vibrant environment for your team and customers. You will enjoy the freedom to make a real impact driving the financial and commercial performance of your business, across all four revenue streams (Food, Drink, Amusements and Bowling/Golf). You will be fully accountable for delivering all areas of your budget and KPIs, driving the profit performance of your centre and have the opportunity to share in the success. Within our clients fast-paced, dynamic world, General Managers coach, lead, motivate and inspire team to deliver outstanding service that delights our customers and keeps them coming back for more. To be successful you should have: a minimum of eighteen months experience as a hands-on General Manager ideally within the leisure, hospitality, or retail industry a relentless approach to delivering the best operational standards in the industry evidence of optimising sales and performance of a business unit a passion for people, with evidence of coaching, developing, and progressing your team an empathetic and compassionate approach resilience, flexibility, and adaptability, to fit in with our fast-paced environment be willing to work nights and weekends
A forward-thinking, rapidly expanding and largest school based Trust in Cumbria. Due to significant growth, a new role for a Senior Finance Manager has been created. The new appointee with the other members of staff will create an East Cumbria hub and will lead the financial management arrangement for the East Cumbria Schools whilst providing technical advice and expertise on central financial and system matters.Reporting to the Head of Finance (Chief Finance Officer), this role is a key member of the Trust's finance team and as a key member of the Trust's wider central support team, the postholder will play an important role in supporting the direction of the Trust at a time of expansion and growth. This role will be suited to an Accountant with strong financial and technical accounting knowledge gained in a multi-complex organisation. Experience of the education and /or not for profit sector or School audit would be beneficial to the role but more importantly, the successful candidate will have: A proven track record in managing finance operations to the highest standard, constantly striving to seek improvements in systems, controls and processes Excellent leadership and communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with staff at all levels and build strong working relationships Strong IT skills and the ability to manage, manipulate and interpret data, with experience of managing and operating key financial systems The ability to manage time and working to tight deadlines, delegating as appropriate, whilst guiding and influencing the work of others. Typical duties will include: Preparing annual budgets and future financial forecasts as part of the Trust's medium-term financial strategy Assist the CFO to address issues raised by external and internal audit functions Ensure compliance with Data Protection/GDPR and confidentiality matters for financial information. Support the CFO with core monthly processes and tasks, including: bank and payroll reconciliation, posting of income and expenditure, completion of month end, preparation of draft and final management accounts, preparation of monthly balance sheets Support in the management and development of the Finance ICT systems and related procedures, having system administration responsibilities for core applications. Assist in the development of robust processes and controls involving income (including lettings, consultancy etc.), invoicing, purchase order, asset register and depreciation. Work with the CFO, other Executive Officers and the CEO to maximise opportunities for investment returns and income generation: organising applications and bids, sales, sponsorship and fund-raising as appropriate and required. Undertake ad-hoc financial evaluations of new projects and initiatives. With the CFO, ensure compliance with all Trust financial policies and procedures and with DfE/ESFA regulations. Ensure that all necessary returns, reports and submissions are completed accurately within time constraints, including VAT, PAYE, NI and Pensions etc. and internal financial reporting requirements to Trustees and Local Academy Boards (LABs). What you'll get in return Competitive annual salary 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid role Pension scheme - employer contributory rate is currently 18.3% Flexibility and reduced hours available Softer benefits also included What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk