Schools Finance Business Manager

We are proud to be working with a high profile Multi Academies Trust in North-West London in recruiting to the newly created post of Business Manager within the finance team, The MAT has an excellent reputation for delivering an outstanding academic service and this role is pivotal in supporting the trust in this ambition.

Reporting into the Head of Finance & Premises, you will take on the main duties below:

• Work with the Head of Finance to establish a business and financial planning process to deliver the academy's strategic objectives and Trust requirements, including a financial strategy regarding sustainable finances, a robust annual budget process that ensures financial balance and a monitoring process that enables delivery of this. Ensure that these are subject to regular review to confirm the continuing relevance of assumptions used.
• Support with the monitoring of key aspects of the Strategic Plan, to establish and implement the Trust Development and Improvement Plan, to improve academy policies and to give advice to ensure that all decisions made make the best possible use of financial resources available for the future development of the academy.
• Responsible for monthly and ad hoc reporting to the Head of Finance and Premises.
• Deputise for the Head of Finance and Premises

This is a rare and highly attractive opportunity work for a Trust with such a strong reputation. The role will suit a Qualified Accountant with proven experience in either Education or Charities. You will need to attend the office 5 days per week in line with their working policy. In return, you will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package including Local Government Pension Scheme.

This is key role for the MAT and the role will progress quickly. Please get in contact asap to discuss further.


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