[ref. t07409824] Michael Page - Senior Accountant / Team Manager - Education

About Our Client

Our client is committed to fostering a workplace culture that supports professional growth, work-life balance, and employee well-being.

• Responsible for leading and mentoring a team of capable accountants and finance officers.
• Overseeing the budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting process.
• Driving high-profile capital projects and transformation initiatives to support SEND funding and school inclusion.
• Financial evaluation of tender applications, undertaking scenario modelling and identify the risk and financial implications.
• Preparing and presenting financial reports and analysis to senior managers and making recommendations for strategic decision-making.
• Presenting financial insights to the Warwickshire Schools Forum, facilitating discussions on funding allocations and resource management across the county.
• Managing the year-end closing processes, ensuring compliance with financial frameworks and maintaining high standards of financial accuracy.
• Driving continuous improvement by streamlining financial processes and procedures.

The Successful Applicant

A successful applicant should have:

• A professional Level 7 CCAB or CIMA Finance and Accounting qualification.
• Track record of leading and mentoring teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Solid background in school funding, DSG, and public sector finance.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with senior leaders, confidently collaborating, influencing decisions and challenging assumptions.
• Excellent analytical skills to support strategic decision making.
• Confident, proactive individual who is capable of positive challenge.

• Total package circa £50,000 including a £45,441 base salary, market supplement, and pay award pending.
• LGPS pension with flexible contributions, secure future benefits and life cover.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day during Christmas.
• An agile working environment.
• Additional benefits such as discounts, enhanced parental leave, additional annual leave purchase scheme and well-being support.