dedicate recruitment
Finance Manager

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About the Company
Working exclusively with this leading SEN college and residential care provider, Dedicate Recruitment is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead on all aspects of the management accounts function.
About the Role
The Finance Manager will be a key link in building strong relationships with suppliers, professional advisors and statutory bodies. Overseeing a team of five, the Finance Manager will direct the financial operations, produce management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial controls. Working closely with senior leaders and external advisors, you'll also support strategic initiatives including acquisitions, capital projects, and long-term financial planning and support the Payroll Manager with current payroll legislation.
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Responsibilities
- Experience producing management accounts and producing robust financial reports
- Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning expertise
- Line management experience within a finance team
- Strong Excel knowledge, accounting systems, and database skills
- Knowledge of payroll processes (desirable)
- Ability to improve financial processes and systems
Qualifications
- A part or fully qualified finance professional
Required Skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience from the education or care sector is highly preferable for this role.


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Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of payroll processes (desirable)
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In return, you will be joining a dedicated leadership team and an organisation that puts its staff first, to be an employer of choice.
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