Permanent Senior Finance Manager - Education Organisation
Salary: £40,000 - £47,000 DOE + LGPS Pension + Flexible Working
Trinity House Group is working exclusively with an educatio organisation in Birmingham to recruit a Senior Finance Manager with a medium-term progression plan to become Finance Director. The role is focused on leading the finance team and bridging finance and non-finance colleagues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and implementing financial strategies and policies.
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger.
- Manage payroll and pensions operations.
- Conduct regular financial reconciliations and audits.
- Provide financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reports.
- Collaborate on departmental budgets and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Implement effective financial controls and risk management strategies.
- Stay updated with sector information and advise on impacts and opportunities.
- Lead and guide the finance and payroll team.
- Present financial information to leadership and stakeholders.
- Engage with external stakeholders such as auditors and funding bodies.
- Ensure financial robustness of new activities and monitor their progress.
- Lead month and year-end processes and prepare financial statements.
Required Skills:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role, ideally in an educational or public sector setting.
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of financial principles and regulations.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to explain complex financial issues to non-finance colleagues.
- Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of financial risk management and control strategies.
- Adaptability to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications:
- Fully-qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIPFA, CIMA, etc.) or a finalist close to qualification.