Finance Manager

Finance Manager

The Finance Manager will support the CFO in the strategic and operational management of the school’s finances, ensuring financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, effective internal controls, and the provision of timely and accurate financial information for decision-making. The role is responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, statutory compliance, audit coordination, financial planning, treasury management, fee income monitoring, asset management, and the continuous improvement of financial processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting processes.
• Consolidate departmental budgets into the school master budget.
• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis and recommendations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards and financial analyses for leadership.
• Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Oversee reconciliation and monitoring of tuition, boarding and ancillary income.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and reconciliations.
• Coordinate statutory and internal audits.
• Administer PAYE, WHT, pensions and other statutory obligations.
• Review procurement controls and ensure value for money.
• Supervise, develop and coach Finance team members.
• Drive automation and finance process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• ICAN, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification required.
• 7–10 years progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in budgeting, treasury, financial reporting, audit and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Prior experience within an educational institution or service-based organisation is desirable.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High integrity, discretion and professional ethics.

How to Apply Send their CV to: bradfieldforms@gmail.com