A leading school in East Sussex is seeking a dedicated and proactive Finance and Operations Manager to join its dynamic team.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the school s educational aims by overseeing financial operations, contributing to strategic decision-making, and leading the finance team to ensure financial efficiency and accountability.
This role is based on site 4 days a week- The ideal candidate for this role has a Finance background and is also willing to support the Operations team across the school as required.
Key Responsibilities: - Lead the finance function and manage a team, ensuring the efficient processing of accounts, budgets, and financial reports.
- Work closely with the Leadership to influence operational and strategic decisions.
- Prepare monthly management accounts, monitor budgets, and manage audits.
- Oversee payroll management, including pension schemes, and support HR with staff forecasting.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities to maximize resources and income.
Person Specification: - A background in accounting
- Previous experience as a Finance Manager
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Knowledge of academy funding, financial regulations, and systems.
- An analytical mindset and the ability to make strategic decisions based on financial data.
If you are looking for a rewarding role in a thriving school environment and are passionate about supporting educational excellence through effective financial management, we would love to hear from you!
