School Finance Manager

School Finance Manager - Prescot
Hours: 37 hours per week
Office Based
Start date: ASAP
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Provide strategic vision and to resource the Trusts objectives sustainably.
• Leading the Trust's financial strategy to ensure the Trust meets its financial objectives.
• Develop and oversee all financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Academies Financial Handbook.
• Provide guidance to the CEO, Trust leaders, including Trustees, on financial opportunity and risk.
• Monitor the financial performance of the MAT regularly and systematically report to the CEO, Finance and Audit Committee, and Board of Trustees.
• Oversee the preparation of the academy budgets and 3-year plan, working with the CEO, Headteachers and Trustees in line with the School Development Plans.
• Ensure all statutory reporting on behalf of the MAT is accurate and timely and advise Trustees on all aspects of MAT returns and complete requirements.
• Prepare and submit all financial returns e.g. BRO, Budgets, Companies House etc.
• Ensure appropriate audit and responsible officer reports are carried out for the MAT and all academies within the MAT.
• Ensure follow up on any recommendations from Internal or External Audit Reports.
• Ensure that the academies are fully prepared to meet OFSTED financial criteria.
• Lead on the internal...