Finance Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and proficient Finance Manager to join CE Academy. The Finance Manager is the academy’s main finance administrator and works in the CE Academy County office. The successful candidate will: Have a recognisable qualification in financial management (or equivalent experience). Confidently provide advice and guidance to school based finance (but non-accountant) colleagues to ensure accurate reporting and statutory compliance. Demonstrate strong financial management and analysis skills with the ability to interrogate data and seek clarification where required. Have experience in a similar environment i.e. working with remote teams and ideally having a comprehensive understanding of the education sector. Be able to demonstrate strong IT skills including Google forms & docs as well as Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. and a mastery of bespoke software relating to the job role. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on an ongoing basis. As a result, the vacancy may be closed early if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage you to submit your application promptly to ensure consideration.