Finance Manager

☞ THE SOUTHFIELD TRUST

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Update day: 01-06-2024

Location: Eastbourne South East

Category: Other

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Job type: Full-time

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Purpose of the Role

  • As a finance manager to assist the Director of Resources in the achievement of the Trust’s educational aims through efficient management of financial resources.
  • To maintain robust and effective financial control for the Southfield Trust, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and the requirements of the Trust.
  • To support the work of the finance team and to enhance their effectiveness, to promote the highest standards of financial probity and value for money within the Trust.

Leadership & Strategy

  • Attend Finance meetings with the Director of Resources and CEO as appropriate.  Take responsibility for all aspects of finance. Plan, manage and actively promote change in accordance with the Trust’s strategic plan.
  • Develop, enable and strategically lead finance and other administration staff to deliver effective support services across the Trust.
  • Drive forward change and initiatives that promote regularity, propriety, value for money and best standards.
  • Keep abreast of developments and changes in the sector, advising SLT and implementing change where appropriate.

Financial Resource Management

  • Control and monitor the Trust’s finances, ensuring compliance with financial requirements, including Trust Financial Regulations, the Funding Agreement and the Academy Trust Handbook.
  • Identify and inform the CEO, Director of Resources of the cause of significant variances and propose revisions to the budget if necessary, in response to significant or unforeseen developments.
  • Ensure the effective implementation and operation of financial controls within the Trust and support the Director of Resources with budget reports, control accounts and budget management information.
  • Take responsibility for managing financial inspections by internal and external auditors and other bodies, and taking action on any recommendations made.
  • Manage finance/administrative staff in day to day financial processing and operation of the Trust’s financial systems.
  • Ensure prompt and efficient completion of monthly, quarterly and annual returns, as required by the Southfield Trust, the EFSA, Local Authority, pension schemes and HRMC.

Payroll

  • Oversee all matters relating to payroll, including; HMRC queries, National Insurance, benefits in lieu of pay, Give as You Earn schemes, liaising with the payroll provider as necessary.
  • Ensure that appropriate controls are in place and robust checks are made in relation to the monthly payroll.
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Deadline: 16-07-2024

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