Finance and Strategy Manager - Education

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Youve led teams, managed complex finances, and delivered results but are you ready for your leadership to make a real difference to the people you serve?
If you are a considering a move into a purposeful, values-driven environment and have proven financial leadership, this role offers you a rare opportunity to take your commercial experience into an Education environment
In a climate where every pound must work harder than ever, your strategic thinking, creativity, and financial discipline will directly shape the future of a thriving school community.
The role
This role is varied and challenging, no two days will be the same.It is a mix of hands on, transactional work with a finance emphasis, through to managing a small team, and leading various projects to help the school thrive.Some specific tasks will include:
Leading long term financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning
Being hands on in ensuring every £ is maximised for impact in a resource-constrained environment
Identify opportunities for sustainable growth, increased efficiency and innovation
Provide high level insight to senior managers and governors
Overseeing a small team who manage Administration and Estates functions
The ideal candidate
This is an amazing job for someone who has worked hard to build a rounded skill set in a commercial environment and would like to use those skills in a fulfilling, worthwhile environment.You will have the charisma to deal effectively with people at all levels, combined with effective analytical and process oriented skills.You will be a good person who cares deeply about doing the right thing the team are brilliant, proud and have a deep sense of belonging so you need these same good ethics.
Additional information
Benefits are excellent, highlights include:
Ca 17% Employer contribution to Pension (the prized Local Government Pension Scheme)
27++ days holiday, and flexibility of hours during school holidays
Free Parking
Personal development/learning opportunities
An environment built around young people, you will smile and laugh every day!

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Location:
Southampton
Salary:
£55,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Finance;Education

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