Total 2 Director/C-Level Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Cheshire, CW2 6EH

What skills and experience we're looking for

Significant post qualifying experience and in-depth professional knowledge acquired through experience.

Experience managing significant financial resources with a good appreciation of relevant regulatory frameworks.

Familiarity of financial processes and procedures.

Experience of effectively managing a team.

High level of IT competence, literacy and numeracy skills

Experience of managing budgets.

Experience of communication with colleagues and contractors at all levels of the organisation and the ability to negotiate and act on behalf of the site in relation to contracts.

Strong persuasive, influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently at all levels.

Excellent skills in strategic planning and strategic management of financial resources.

Clear analytical skills to allow the exploration, evaluation and interpretation of information and opinions and utilisation of management information systems.

Strong decision making skills with the ability to make decisions and recommendations based on the analysis of options.

Capacity to work under pressure to meet deadlines and organisational priorities.

Good leadership skills and ability to inspire and challenge colleagues.

Commitment to staff’s and own personal development

What the school offers its staff

Growing Trust of 5 primary schools with extended services of a national Maths Hub and CPD company at the heart of its school improvement offer. Supportive Executive Team and Trust Board.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Morgan Hunt are currently recruiting for a Director of Finance near Manchester on a full time permanent basis with College. This Director of Finance role is paying up to £75,000 per annum.

The Director of Finance will need to advise and support in overseeing the financial management and strategic planning of the organisation and forecasting. The ideal candidate has strong education experience and have responsibility for other areas of the organisation.

Main Responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner:

• Work collaboratively with the principal and other senior staff in all financial operations, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Formulate short- and long-term financial strategies.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team, keeping in line with a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure other functions (MIS and Estates) are making a positive impact on the core business of the organisation.
• Ensure all systems are maintained and up to date
• Develop and implement budgeting and forecast system for the wider organisation.

Person Specification of the Finance Business Partner:

• Hold a relevant degree or professional qualification from recognised accountancy bodies (e.g., CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA/ ICAEW)
• Extensive management experience.
• Understanding of safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
• Further Education experience
• Strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Exhibit an understanding of risks and utilise financial and business intelligence for risk management and mitigation.
• Communicate effectively across various stakeholder levels.
• Perform well under pressure and meet deadlines during peak periods.
• Display confidence in independent work while also being collaborative and proactive.

Benefits and Package

• £75,000
• 37 hours per week
• 43 days holiday
• 2-week Christmas closure
• Generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and parental leave packages
• Strong pension contribution

Next steps

If you have any questions about this role or would like to find out more, please apply to discuss this further.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.