Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager

Salary: £60000 - £65000

Location: London (close to Victoria Station) Hybrid in the office 2 days per week

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Are you interested in joining a charitable organisation deeply connected to education, with three independent schools and close ties to two state-funded academies?

The Foundation Office serves as the central hub for financial operations and provides essential services like governance and HR support to schools.

This is a standalone role reporting to the Group Finance Director, you'll collaborate with a part-time Finance Officer to oversee financial activities.

Funding comes from various sources including school fees, an endowment fund, and private placements, with a significant property portfolio.

This role offers immense variety, flexibility, and a supportive work environment. You will be encouraged to find new ways to enhance the finance function and maximize the capabilities of the cloud-based iFinance software, tailored for independent schools.

Your Finance Manager daily tasks will include:

• Preparing annual Group consolidated accounts, notes, and schedules for statutory audit and annual report.
• Generate quarterly Foundation Office Management Accounts.
• Managing group cash flow, banking arrangements, and sweep system.
• To maintain detailed monthly cash flow forecast.
• Monitoring Fund analysis for compliance with Charities Commission requirements.
• Management accounting for investments and property.
• Management of accounts for trading subsidiaries and charitable trusts.
• Effective collaboration with auditors and facilitate smooth audit cycle.
• Preparation and submission VAT returns for trading subsidiaries.
• Assisting in preparing papers for Finance and Property Committee and Trustee Board meetings.

Finance Mangers skills qualifications and attributes will include:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CIPFA)
• Degree Level Education
• Knowledgeable in managing Restricted, Designated, and Unrestricted funds.
• Recent proficiency in financial reporting and analysis.
• Competent in preparing statutory and management accounts.
• Experienced in collaborating with auditors throughout the audit process.
• Familiar with basic Company and Charities Commission regulations.
• Experienced in payroll and pensions management with relevant knowledge.
• Experienced in group consolidation and reconciliation of inter-company balances.

As Finance Manager your benefits will include:

• 30 days holiday per annum
• 8 % employers pension contribution
• Health care benefits package

The closing date for application is March 11th, please get in touch if you would like to know more about this position.

If your attributes, skills and experience align and you wish to be considered please email your CV to .

This position will require an enhanced DBS check therefore referees will be requested prior to CV submission.

A supporting statement will also be required.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.