Finance Manager

3 Days Old

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Finance Manager to join a dynamic public sector organisation based in Sittingbourne, Kent. This is a key role responsible for delivering high-quality financial management, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring robust financial controls.

Working closely with the Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO), you will play a vital role in financial planning, budget monitoring, and the provision of accurate and timely financial information to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Produce high-quality budget reports and financial monitoring information for senior leaders and governing bodies

Support the development and implementation of strong financial systems and controls

Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and public sector accountability standards

Contribute to financial planning and long-term forecasting

Monitor performance against budgets, grants, and income streams

Provide accurate and timely management information to support decision-making

Main Duties

Support the central finance function to ensure all processes are completed accurately and within deadlines

Line manage Senior Finance Assistants, acting as a key point of contact for workload and operational queries

Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and communicate key financial insights to stakeholders

Monitor and forecast expenditure, identifying and resolving variances with budget holders and senior leadership

Track income streams, ensuring accuracy and investigating discrepancies

Reconcile payroll to budgets on a monthly basis and explain any material variances

Support audit processes and completion of statutory and government returns

Prepare and review cash flow forecasts

Develop short, medium, and long-term financial forecasts aligned with government guidance

Assist with year-end processes, ensuring deadlines are met and communicated effectively

Maintain and review the chart of accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting

Support procurement activities, including tendering processes and supplier engagement to achieve value for money

Assist in maintaining asset registers, accruals, and prepayments schedules

Ensure adherence to all financial procedures, controls, and relevant regulatory frameworks

Escalate any suspected financial irregularities or fraud to senior leadership

About You

You will be a fully qualified accountant ideally with experienced gained working in the Education sector. Candidates who are part qualified or QBE with experienced gained in the Education sector will be considered.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The organisation offer a competitive salary and benefits package including 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, attractive pension scheme and working hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday – Thursday with a 4pm finish on a Friday
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Location:
Sittingbourne
Salary:
£42,000 - £48,500 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accounting/Financial/Insurance

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