Finance Manager

Posted 10 March 2023
Salary £48000 - £52000 per annum
LocationChorley
Discipline Qualified Finance
ReferenceKG/7281
Contact NameKathryn Goulding

Job description

Axon Moore are partnering with an exciting business within the education sector to recruit an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager. This is a unique opportunity who would suit an individual who is keen to join an organisation that is making an impact and help support their strategic aims.

Responsibilities include:
  • Overall responsibility for all aspects of the finance function
  • Effective financial planning and management, in line with regulations.Advising all board members and the senior leadership team on all matters relating to financial strategy and operations
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of the strategy, providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, setting financial objectives and monitoring performance
  • Conduct financial due diligence and provide recommendations
  • Develop, implement and monitor the business plan, using effective financial and budget modelling and benchmarking to support strong decision-making
  • Management of the budget process, from planning through to approval
  • Prepare and monitor individual academies’ budgets in line with development plans and strategic objectives
  • Develop and maintain an effective internal audit procedure
  • Management of tax and National Insurance arrangements, including ensuring claims for VAT and business rates are submitted and refunds are received and appropriately accounted for
  • Preparation of financial returns and reports, including annual accounts and monthly management accounts
  • Monitor developments to legislation around payroll, pensions and benefits, implementing changes and adapting processes as required
  • Business partnering across senior stakeholders, partners and act as a representative in external networks
Ideally candidates will be a chartered accountant, filled with enthusiasm to make a difference and contribute to further business growth.  

Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Kat Goulding on kgoulding@axonmoore.com or on 07464 598852.