1. PURPOSE
(a) To build an effective and efficient financial planning and budgeting services for managing monthly, interim and annual reporting, budgeting and forecasting and to support the provision of management information.
(b) To manage cash flow forecasting working with fees and income team. This is a strategic role that requires the post-holder to develop strong financial planning and conversion strategies that ensure the company ontinues to stand at financially strong position in a challenging economic climate.
2. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Specialist
- Provide high quality strategic financial information with reliable forecasts
- Conduct short, medium and long term planning for the school with detailed scenario analysis and financial modelling
- Develop and present timely based management information and report to senior management team
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis and reports
- Prepare interim and annual financial data for budgeting with detailed forecast of financial position and regular engagement and meetings with budget holders
- Conduct financial viability and sustainability report
- Provide detailed risk analysis in both short and long term basis
- To maintain accurate records in accordance with company requirements, ensuring compliance and maintenance of relevant systems.
- Keep all documentation/records up-to-date and in order.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 5 year experience of financial planning and budgeting
- Excellent communication skills
- A high degree of computer literacy and Microsoft Office and advanced Microsoft Excel
- The ability to use statistics and database management
- Relevant financial qualification such as CIMA, ACA or ACCA