Finance Manager - Castlefield Recruitment : Job Details

Finance Manager | Education | Cheshire | Excellent benefits

Overview:

Castlefield Recruitment are pleased to be working with a Cheshire based Education body in order to recruit a Finance Manager on a permanent basis, where you’ll be responsible for day-to-day accounting operations and controls. This is a hands-on position that requires an experienced finance professional with a keen eye for detail and excellent organisational skills.Role:As the Finance Manager you’ll lead a small Finance Team to provide an excellent finance service to all areas of the organisation

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the finance function and provide leadership and management to the finance team to deliver the full range of services
• Working closely with the Director of Finance and key stakeholders, assist and support in the development of a financial strategy
• Provide an efficient, responsive and customer-focused service to a range of users, including students, staff, governors and external stakeholders.
• Line manage staff in accordance with the policies using a proactive approach
• Assist the Director of Finance with preparing the annual budget, the Financial Forecasting Return and any other financial plans, forecasts and benchmarking returns.

The successful Finance Manager will be/have:

• Experienced Finance professional with a proven track record of leading teams
• Education experience (desirable)