Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to working with a well established education business in Rotherham as they look to recruit a new Finance Manager into the business. This all round and varied role will be responsible for managing 2 direct reports and will manage the financials and budgeting for 3 sites. The company offers excellent benefits and also some flexibility around working hours and opportunities for hybrid working. Benefits include: - 

• Competitive salary 
• Holidays – 27 days + bank holidays (Increases to 30 days with service) 
• Pension: 16.9% employer contribution
• Flexible/ Hybrid working 

This will be a varied role with duties to include: - 

• Lead on the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and financial plans in collaboration with leadership
• Provide financial analysis and insight to support improvement priorities and resource allocation
• Monitor and report on financial performance, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions
• Prepare accurate management accounts and regular financial reports for senior leaders and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial policies, procedures and regulations
• Support the development and implementation of financial systems, processes and controls
• Collaborate with budget holders and provide training to non-finance staff as required
• Lead on month/year end processes and support the annual external audit
• Liaise with external stakeholders including auditors and local authorities as required
• Assist with the preparation of bids, grant applications and financial returns
• Provide advice and guidance on procurement and ensure value for money
• Lead on financial processing including income management, cashbook processing, account and balance sheet reconciliations and cashflow forecasting
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier payments, maintaining positive supplier relationships
• Review and authorise payroll ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
• Line management of finance staff, providing both technical and motivational leadership

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experiences:- 

• CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA Qualified or at least working towards (Qualified by Experience will also be considered though) 
• Education sector experience would be preferable 
• Staff management experience
• Collaborative 
• Good business partnering skills
• Good reporting and analytical skills 
• Good IT skills 

If you would be interested in the role, please get in touch or apply today!