FINANCE MANAGERPERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications/Attainment	Essential	Desirable
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified bysignificant relevant experience	✓
Experience/Knowledge	Essential	Desirable
Experience of supporting year-end accounts preparation andexternal audit processes	√
Experience of presenting financial information to non-financialstakeholders	✓
Experience of producing monthly management accounts andvariance analysis		√
Experience of budgeting, forecasting and financial planning		✓
Experience of working with complex financial systems and largedatasets		√
Experience of supervising or managing staff		√
Experience of business partnering with departmental managersand budget holders		√
Experience of working within an independent school, educationalsetting or charity		√
Knowledge of charity accounting and the Charities SORP		√
Skills/Abilities	Essential	Desirable
Excellent financial analysis and problem-solving skills	√
Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financecolleagues	√
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiplepriorities and deadlines	√
Excellent atention to detail and commitment to accuracy	√
Ability to work effectively in a busy team environment	√
Advanced Microsoft Excel skils and strong ITliteracy	√
Project management and process improvement skills		√
Experience of finance systems used within schools		√
Personal Attributes	Essential	Desirable
Professional, approachable and collaborative manner	√
Proactive and solutions-focused approach	√
Commitment to delivering high standards of customer service	√
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young people	√
Positive atitude and willingness to support wider School activiieswhere appropriate	√

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FINANCE MANAGER

FINANCE MANAGERPERSON SPECIFICATION