JOB TITLE: Finance Manager

JOB TYPE: Permanent

PRIMARY INDUSTRY: Accounting

ADDITIONAL INDUSTRIES: Education

PRECISE LOCATION: Eltham

DISPLAY LOCATION: Eltham

SALARY: £40,144 to £51,629 per annum

START DATE: ASAP

DURATION: Permanent

JOB DETAILS:

Are you an experienced Finance Manager with prior experience of working within a school/academy environment, considering a new professional adventure? Our client, an Academies Trust has the opportunity for a qualified and credible finance professional to join their team in this pivotal role. The successful candidate will join as soon as possible, offering a comprehensive financial service to the Principals from the off-set. Acting as the budgetary advisor to the Principals on all finance-related issues, you will be responsible for the financial management within the academies, ensuring that it complies with the requirements of the Trust's financial policies and processes.

This opportunity is ideal for a candidate who is seeking progression and further responsibility in their career, and looking to join a highly successful multi-academy trust.

This is a permanent, full time opportunity offering a salary of £40,144 - £51,629 per annum, commensurate with experience.

Our ideal candidate will:

* Have school/academy experience (strongly desirable)

* Have experience working with spreadsheets and computerised accounting software

* Have experience in budgeting and forecasting

Our successful candidate will work with;

* Honesty, integrity, drive and determination

* Ability to secure the confidence of the senior and middle management and governors

* Initiative and flexibility

* Commitment to the aims of the academy and the Trust and to securing best value

Please forward updated CV if you are interested in this position for immediate consideration