Finance Manager

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.

The Finance Manager will be a key link in building strong relationships with suppliers, professional advisors and statutory bodies

Overseeing a team of five staff, 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.

The Finance Manager will bring:

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  Experience producing management accounts and producing robust financial reports

  
  


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  Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning expertise

  
  


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  Line management experience within a finance team

  
  


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  Strong Excel knowledge, accounting systems, and database skills

  
  


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  Knowledge of payroll processes (desirable)

  
  


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  Ability to improve financial processes and systems

  
  


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  A part or fully qualified finance professional

  
  


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  Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  
  

Experience from the education or care sector is highly preferable for this role.

Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd July 2026

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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