Finance Manager

We are recruiting an experienced Finance Manager for an established organisation within the education sector. The organisation is open to considering candidates for either an immediate temporary assignment or a permanent appointment. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will lead the day-to-day finance function, overseeing financial operations, reporting, financial controls, income and funding, credit control, purchase ledger, payments, reconciliations, cash flow and budget monitoring.

You will lead and support the finance team, work closely with senior stakeholders and budget holders, and drive improvements to financial processes, systems and controls, ensuring effective financial management and regulatory compliance. JOB SPECIFICATION:
* Oversee the day-to-day operation of the finance function.
* Manage purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, payments and reconciliations.
* Monitor income, funding, cash flow and working capital.
* Oversee budget monitoring, financial reporting and variance analysis.
* Maintain robust financial controls and ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.
* Lead, support and develop the finance team.
* Work with senior stakeholders and budget holders to provide financial guidance.
* Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, processes and procedures.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

* Proven experience in a Finance Manager or senior operational finance role.
* Strong technical knowledge of financial management, accounting procedures and reporting.
* Experience managing financial operations within a complex organisation.
* Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial controls.
* Experience leading, motivating and developing a finance team.
* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and financial management systems.
* Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial colleagues.
* Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
* Strong attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset. THE BENEFITS:
Salary £45,529 - £50,908 Free Parking, Pension, Healthcare, Wellbeing Support, Free Staff Meals THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.