Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Warlingham, Surrey

Salary: 57,000 - 63,000 per annum depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent - Full time. 36 hours per week

Closing Date: 10am - Monday 27th May 2024

Tandridge Learning Trust is looking for an exceptional Finance professional to join and lead our central Finance division. This is a role that would be suitable for an experienced Regional Finance Manager in an Academy setting or a qualified Finance professional looking to join the education sector.

Job Purpose:

To provide high level financial support and expertise to senior budget holders, as well as leading the team of finance officers supporting each primary school. The candidate will be responsible for the financial management in our schools, consolidation of all financial reporting and business planning, ensuring key information is accurate and available for statutory reporting requirements. The candidate will support the Director of Finance and Business Operations in management accounting, year-end reporting and business planning.

The Role:

We are looking for a Finance Manager to take delegated responsibility for the financial management of all schools in the Trust and the Shared Services team. This is a great opportunity for you to join a friendly, forward thinking Finance team within a Multi-Academy Trust at an exciting time in its development. With ambition to grow and a strong commitment to support all of our people, you will play a key role in leading our Finance Strategy & Operations.

Based at our Central Trust Office you will be responsible for presenting Management Accounts to the Trust Executive team and stakeholders across the Trust. Working closely with both the Finance Accounting and Operational teams you will:

• Ensure budget reports are produced to deadlines
• Submission of key returns to DFE/ESFA/HMRC
• Prepare VAT returns
• Demonstrate high levels of analytical and problem-solving skills
• Manipulate, interpret and present complex data
• Be experienced in leading and managing teams and can develop supportive and positive relationships with stakeholders and colleagues
• Be an excellent communicator with the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines with a flexible attitude

Our many employee benefits for you to enjoy include:

• Collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team, trustees and governing body
• The opportunity to work in a Trust with strong ambitions to improve pupil outcomes and to be part of our longer-term development planning
• A well-resourced and excellent working environment with dedicated, friendly, supportive and enthusiastic colleagues
• A culture of continual professional development to ensure your success and develop your career
• A thorough induction process to build initial confidence and awareness of whole Trust approaches and expectations
• Family friendly policies, including discounted nursery provision on-site
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Lifestyle and retail discounts, staff sports and social events
• Free on-site car parking

Extra Info:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed team following a restructure to fully centralise the financial functions of the Trust schools.

This will suit someone who enjoys working with a variety of people, in a fast paced but supportive environment.

The successful candidate must be able to rise to the technical financial challenge, as well as being able to communicate effectively with senior leaders, finance and business colleagues to enable the best possible outcomes for children across our Trust.

Informal chats / visits are encouraged. We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the recruitment process once a suitable candidate is appointed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, subject to the filtering rules which 'protect' certain spent convictions and cautions from disclosure.

Please click the APPLY button and you will be emailed the application form in which you must complete. CV's will not be accepted.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of Financial Controller, Finance Supervisor, Accounts Manager, Accounts Supervisor, Finance Coordinator, Accounts Coordinator, Management Accountant, Group Finance Officer, Accountant, Chartered Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Group Accountant, Finance Officer, Finance Specialist may also be considered for this role.