Position: Finance Manager
Location: London
Salary: £34,000 - £42,000
Role: Permanent

Our client is seeking to appoint a Finance Manager who will report directly to the Finance & Resources Director. You will be supported by a full time Finance Officer.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working in a school is desirable but not essential.

To be responsible for the day to day financial operations of the School including the provision of timely and accurate financial and management information.
To be responsible for the management of the finance staff to ensure all individual finance functions are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
To advise the Director of Finance and Resources on financial and administrative aspects with focus on financial and management accounting.

Knowledge and Experience

Experience and knowledge of accounting
Knowledge and experience of strategic financial planning and modelling
Experience of managing budgeting and reporting processes
Experience in generating income and preparation of grant funding bids
Knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and legislation
Strong commercial awareness
Knowledge and experience of tendering processes and managing contracts
Knowledge of financial management software such as FMS and Sage

Qualifications

Educated to a degree level or equivalent
Chartered accountancy qualifications (e.g. ACA, ACCA)
Other relevant professional qualifications

Our client is very ambitious in their aim to provide the best possible opportunities for their students. They set high standards for all professionals working at the school, but they also provide a very strong net of support for both new and existing colleagues.

The school is situated in a vibrant multi-cultural environment on the edge of the City of London with excellent transport links. Rated outstanding by Ofsted in 2015, our client is one of the top performing schools in the country based on GCSE outcomes.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check.

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.