Finance Director in Slough

Finance Director - £75,000 - £85,000 - Slough - Hybrid - Permanent FryerMiles are currently partnering with an exciting business based in Slough to assist with their recruitment of a Finance Director.

The ideal candidate will be qualified and have experience working within the education sector.

Responsibilities: Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making by the Board of Trustees and senior management.

Oversee preparations of annual budgets in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and ensure effective budgetary control throughout the year.

Develop income-generation ideas.

Oversee financial reporting processes, including the timely preparation of financial statements, forecasts, and management reports, statutory accounts, DfE and other statutory returns.

Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, and statutory requirements.

Ensure robust systems of financial controls, mitigating the risk of fraud and error.

Oversee an appropriate audit schedule and ensure any issues arising are addressed.

Foster a culture of financial responsibility with key stakeholders, cultivating a sense of co-ownership and value for money across the organisation.

Oversee regular tenders as required to ensure value for money across the Trust.

Oversee the Trust's payroll for each academy, including monthly payroll processing and reports for the annual pay review.

Oversee the authorisation of requisitions and invoices across the Trust as designated.

Oversee the monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations.

Ensure a robust cash flow system is in place and place treasury deposit investments as required.

Oversee the management of all indirect grants to ensure they are in line with the conditions of the grant.

Executive lead reporting to the Trust Business Committee that meets termly, to the annual Audit Committee and to the Annual General Meeting.

Lead a Central Finance team of 4, cultivating a proactive approach to professional development and continuous improvement.

Management of relationships with auditors, banks, DfE, ESFA and other external stakeholders as required.

Successful candidate: Qualified Accountant Experience within the education industry Experience of senior financial leadership Strong understanding of financial regulations and accounting principles Finance Director - £75,000 - £85,000 - Slough - Hybrid - Permanent