Financial management & Reporting

Prepare and review monthly and annual finance reports, alongside balance sheet
Ensure spend is in line with compliance and regulatory requirements
Ensure forecast reflects key business drivers and risks
Support Heads of Schools with spending decisions, aligning the Trust goals and values
Deliver training and other support to new and existing budget holders
Work with Senior Finance Team to support sound management of budgets, alongside review
Prepare annual budgets for schools under the portfolio, working alongside Heads of schools
Provide financial advice for Heads, Leadership Teams and other budget holders to make
Provide financial input into new products and projects
Influence stakeholders and challenge decisions to ensure the best outcome for pupils
To ensure effective and efficient delivery of financial support services within the
Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and provide financial insight to influence decision
Ensure financial integrity and compliance with policies
Identify and mitigate financial risks and control gaps
Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure accurate reporting
Support and be involved with internal and external audit requests
Ad hoc tasks and projects as requested by the Senior finance
Effective management and reporting of debtors within the relevant schools
Ensure safe custody of all cash within post holder's schools

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