Interim Senior Finance Lead
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- London
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2021
- Closes
- 24 Jun 2021
- Sectors
- Banking & Financial Services
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
A large impressive multi-academy trust, going through positive change, is looking for finance leads to join their team. These people will help them with academy accounting, improving relationships, aiding in final decisions and being an instrumental part of the team. Client DetailsThis organisation is one of the leading and largest in the market. A few years ago they went through massive change and have been on the up since then. Having handled covid well but focusing energies on consistency they need some hands on accounting with various academies to go through the finer details with them. DescriptionHelp to deliver effective financial operations across a group of academies, including all areas of income and expenditureProcess all income from the group of academies, ensuring accurate spreadsheet records are maintained and weekly banking deadlines are adhered to Take charge for the month-end process and closedown of academies' accountsReview monthly reports for all budget holders in the group of academiesPrepare financial reports as requiredEnsuring financial processes are robust, efficient and fit for purpose, including their ongoing review and improvementEnsure that the procurement policy is fully complied with in all aspects across the group of academies, leading to clear value for money in public expenditureEnsure audits undertaken by internal and external audit run smoothly and efficiently for the academies through prompt and accurate answers to auditor queries, and take appropriate actions for any recommendations madeWork with the School Support Services Finance team in the monitoring of service level agreements and contracts to ensure the effectiveness of delivery and value for moneyMonitor and report service level agreements and contracts to ensure the effectiveness of delivery and value for money, negotiating more favourable terms where possibleAct as the budget holder for specific budget areas as requiredWork with relevant colleagues to prepare bids for additional grant fundingWork effectively with counter-parties and colleagues across all areasComplete work for other academies as reasonably requested by your line managerProfilea qualified accountant ACCA/CIMA/ACA equivalent used PS Financial system before must have worked in the education sector before Job OfferHybrid working Fun and ambitious team Opportunities in other areasWorking in a prestigious organisation