Finance Manager - Schools

Venn Group

  • London
  • £650 per day
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Interim Finance Manager - SchoolsBased in London, hybridLength: 6 months initiallyInside IR35We are working with a London-based Local Authority to recruit an interim Finance Manager, to aid in the delivery of sound financial advice on all matters within schools financial management.Key Responsibilities include:
  • Contribute to strategic financial planning
  • Offer advisory support for school efficiency planning and financial processes as part of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS)
  • Lead budget monitoring and reporting in accordance with DFE/ESFA requirements
  • Prepare, review and submit grant applications, grant claims, financial and statistical returns to government departments
  • Develop and maintain financial frameworks for schools
  • Manage a team, workload schedules, and ensure statutory deadlines are met
  • Support preparation and auditing of school accounts
Experience and knowledge required:
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of the Dedicated Schools Grant
  • Detailed understanding of local government - previous experience required
  • Experience in preparing financial reports for Schools
  • Ability to research, analyse, interpret, and evaluate complex financial information
  • Must be fully qualified
To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact Joseph Dalton on the London Local Government Recruitment team on 020 7557 7667 or send your CV to*Venn Group’s “Recommendation Scheme”: if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for vouchers from a choice of high street organisations

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