Job Description

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the institution\'s financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and compliance. They play a crucial role in ensuring the college\'s financial stability and strategic growth, while also contributing to the institution\'s mission of providing high-quality education.

The key responsibilities for the successful Finance Manager:

• Financial Planning and Budgeting: Develop and oversee the college\'s annual budget, including forecasting, monitoring, and reporting on financial performance.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and analysis for college leadership, trustees, and external stakeholders.
• Cash Flow Management: Manage cash flow, investments, and banking relationships to ensure sufficient funds are available for college operations and strategic initiatives.
• Audit and Compliance: Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and college policies. Coordinate annual audits and maintain strong internal controls.
• Grants and Funding: Identify and secure external funding opportunities, grants, and scholarships to support the college\'s financial sustainability and growth.
• Risk Management: Assess financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, safeguarding the college\'s financial assets and reputation.
• Financial Strategy: Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the college\'s mission and goals.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Be a key member of the management team, providing Leadership and direction.|Opportunity to make a difference in education through financial support.

The successful Finance Manager will have:

• Proven experience in financial management, preferably in an educational institution.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools, including Excel, accounting software, and financial modeling.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and diverse environment.
• Strong leadership and management abilities.

My client is a leading institution of education based in Berkshire committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth, with a rich history of providing quality education, we are dedicated to equipping our students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their careers and contribute to society.

On offer for the successful candidate:

• Competitive Salary
• The successful candidate will be auto-enrolled into the School\'s defined contribution pension scheme.
• The School holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December. The Finance Manager is entitled to four weeks holiday plus bank holidays annually; in addition the successful candidate will be entitled to a further five days leave to cover the period surrounding the Christmas and New Year shutdown.
• Lunch: The Finance Manager is entitled to take lunch in the dining room when the kitchens are open.

Michael Page