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Finance Manager

Harris Church of England Academy

Finance Manager

£62400

Harris Church of England Academy, Kilsby, Northamptonshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: de79171fdc364b18a107b24c61de0f70

Full Job Description

  • To assist in the provision of a comprehensive financial support service to the school

  • To contribute to the achievement of the educational vision of Harris CofE Academy through efficient and effective strategic planning and management of the school's financial resources

  • To promote the highest standards of financial probity and value for money within the Academy, To support the strategic decision making through providing accurate and timely financial analysis and forward planning, as requested by the Business Manager

  • Maintain a financial plan to identify trends and requirements.

  • Evaluate information and consult with the Business Manager to produce a realistic and balanced annual budget for approval by the Multi Academy Trust


    • Financial Resource Management and Reporting
  • To prepare monthly financial reports for presentation to the Business Manager within agreed timeframe

  • To prepare appropriate monthly budget monitoring reports for all budget holders

  • Identify and inform the Business Manager of the causes of significant variance and take prompt corrective action

  • To oversee communications with Payroll Services, Teachers Pensions and Local Government Pension Scheme and other service providers to ensure all aspects of employer and employee contributions and deductions are full and accurately addressed;

  • To oversee the preparation of all invoices and collection of fees and other dues; Ensure the Academy receives value for money


    • Accounting and Governance
  • Meet financial regulations of Academies, by ensuring we follow the set processes laid out by the Multi Academy Trust.

  • Maintain systems and procedures that ensure financial transactions are recorded and reported accurately.

  • Follow appropriate accounting procedures to ensure the effective operation of financial controls with the Academy

  • Prepare and maintain Academy risks register.

  • Prepare statement of internal controls annually or as required

  • Maintain asset register

  • Ensure the Academy meets all its financial obligations

  • Liaise with auditors and facilitate all audit arrangements, implement audit requirements as they affect all financial activities at the Academy


    • Human Resource Administration
  • Prepare annual costed staffing plans to inform accurate budget planning

  • To have oversight of all HR matters relating to salary, pension and HMRC queries

  • To oversee and co-ordinate the financial work of the Academy finance team and make arrangements for their appropriate training and development

  • To be responsible for the appraisal of the Academy Finance Team

  • To ensure school policies are fully implemented across the Finance Team


    • Income Generation
  • Liaise with funding agencies to secure additional funding for the Academy Identify potential funding opportunities, agencies, government initiatives etc. and ensure income generation from both diverse and obvious sources

  • Work with the Business Manager to maximise income generation and financial growth