Finance Manager

Working exclusively with this leading SEN college and residential care provider, Dedicate Recruitment is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead on all aspects of the management accounts function. The Finance Manager will be a key link in building strong relationships with suppliers, professional advisors and statutory bodies Overseeing a team of five, the Finance Manager will direct the financial operations, produce management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial controls.

Working closely with senior leaders and external advisors, you'll also support strategic initiatives including acquisitions, capital projects, and long-term financial planning and support the Payroll Manager with current payroll legislation. The Finance Manager will bring:
Experience producing management accounts and producing robust financial reports Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning expertise Line management experience within a finance team Strong Excel knowledge, accounting systems, and database skills Knowledge of payroll processes (desirable) Ability to improve financial processes and systems A partor fully qualified finance professional Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Experience from the education or care sector is highly preferable for this role.

Closing date for applications:
Friday 3rd Juy 2026 In return, you will be joining a dedicated leadership team and an organisation thatputs its staff first,to be an employer of choice. Dedicate Recruitment operates as a recruitment agency on behalf of permanent staff and as a recruitment business for temporary workers. In applying for this post, you agree to our T&Cs, Disclaimer and Privacy Policy found on our website.