Finance manager

A new opportunity exists for an experienced Finance Manager to lead the Finance Team at Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School. Taking charge of the Charities Financial landscape, collaborating closely with the School Lead, Principal and Trustees, this is a key role which sits within the Senior Leadership Team. Based in our School in Stourbridge, this is an exciting opportunity to lead the way in the schools financial planning and management, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and optimising resource allocation, whilst not only leading the team but also working hands on dealing with a variety of tasks. Key responsibilities will include the following * Lead and manage the finance team to ensure efficient and accurate financial operations * Manage all aspects of general accounting, from purchase ledger, sales ledger, banking operations and payroll * Development of internal processes and procedures * Lead on the annual budgeting process * Production of monthly management accounts and liaising with the external Auditors on annual accounts ensuring accuracy and timelines are adhered to * Monitor financial performance against budgets, preparing detailed reports for stakeholders and providing insightful financial forecasts * Provide guidance and support on accounting, compliance, and regulatory matters to the Charities Trustees and the wider Senior Leadership Team * Oversee financial reporting and compliance with Companies House, the Charities Commission and HMRC Skills and Experience * Accountant with demonstrated experience in financial management * ACCA, CIMA, AAT, or QBE * A proven track record of working at senior leadership level with supervisory experience, ideally in a school setting * Methodical with a good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy * Committed to high standards and providing a good quality of service * Proficiency in Accounts software ndash; eg. iFinance, Sage * Competency in Microsoft packages and proficient in the use of Excel * Experience working within a Charity or not for profit organisation is desirable * Experience of handling multiple funding streams * Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise * Excellent communication skills for engaging with all stakeholders and team members including report writing for Board level * Practical knowledge of preparing high quality monthly management and statutory accounts Please note this opportunity closes got applications on midday on Monday 3 June 2024. Interviews will take place on Monday 10 June 2024 We may close the application process earlier depending on the volume of applications received. We are committed to safeguarding children and expect all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment procedures and any post is subject to background checks, including references and enhanced DBS disclosure