Total 130 Manager level Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 3QE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an aspiring, self-motivated individual to join Bolton NHS Foundation Trust's Digital Team as Senior Project Manager on a fixed term basis.

The team are a group of staff from a number of disciplines and backgrounds and we will expect you to be ready to hit the ground running working together with them and clinical colleagues to lead the delivery of a number of our key projects within the Digital Programme.

The demands and scale of the projects you will work on will vary but we will look to you to utilise the following: experience of delivering large scale change; skills to manage competing demands; ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities; response to short deadlines; effective communication to all stakeholders, flexibility to take on all tasks within a project and your ability to quickly build strong working relationships.

You will work across health and care settings to deliver digital transformation to patients, clinicians and support functions. Managing a project and seeking opportunities to deliver benefit to our staff and thrive on diversity of work. You may find yourself presenting to project boards, briefing groups, facilitating process mapping workshops, drawing process maps, preparing business cases, defining project scope, developing the project plan, completing project documentation and producing highlight reports.

You will be equally happy leading your own project as you will be working collaboratively and being a good team player who demonstrates the organisations values. You will be a natural fit into the team, which is compassionate, friendly and has dedicated professionals who always go the extra mile. The successful candidate will be qualified in Prince2, will excellent interpersonal skills and able to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

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Your new company
Your new company is a highly entrepreneurial Real Estate business based in Altrincham. Due to an impressive amount of growth over the last 3 years they're looking to strengthen their finance function with an experienced Finance Manager.
Your new role
In your new role as Finance Manager you will manage a team of three Management Accountants who collectively look after over 12 entities. You will be responsible for implementing best practice processes and controls in place around all aspects of the general ledger posting and reconciliations processes, implementing timetables and checklists for work to be completed. You will take a lead on cost and revenue transactions are posted accurately for all operating and management companies in the Group. You will look after all associated balance sheet reconciliations are performed accurately and in a timely manner. You will support the Financial Controller with additional adhoc commercial duties.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be an ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified Finance professional with experience working within a large complex organisation, ideally within the Property and Construction sector. You will have a strong attention to detail and be able to challenge existing processes and suggest improvements. You will have the ability to communicate to all levels both within the finance team and across the business.
What you'll get in return
You'll join a rapidly growing entrepreneurial business that can offer real career progression in the not-so distant future. Your network within the work place is a great blend of ACA, ACCA and CIMA Qualified finance professionals who are passionate about up skilling each other. You'll receive a salary of up to £60,000 with excellent benefits inc a hybrid model.
What you need to do now
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If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Finance Manager - Group Financial Accounts Team

Location: Manchester
Contract Type: Full-time

About the Role:
We're seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our Group Financial Accounting Team. This role is key to supporting the FY24 year-end audit process and the implementation of SAP (S4 Hana). Reporting to the Head of External Financial Reporting, you will play a critical part in preparing consolidated Group results, working on balance sheet reconciliations, and collaborating across the business to ensure smooth delivery of our year-end accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Group Financial Accounts team to produce consolidated Group results and the annual report for FY24 year-end.
• Perform central balance sheet reconciliations periodically and at year-end.
• Assist with the preparation of group-related financial close, consolidation information, and balance sheet reconciliations in line with external audit requirements.
• Prepare technical accounting papers to support key judgments and estimates.
• Support the preparation of year-end subsidiary accounts.
• Work with the Group Finance team to support the SAP implementation project, including participating in user acceptance testing (UAT) for consolidation and reporting.

What We're Looking For:

• Fully qualified accountant with post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of IFRS accounting standards and experience preparing statutory accounts.
• Proven track record of completing or reviewing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Ability to manage workload independently and delegate effectively, meeting deadlines.
• A collaborative team player who is proactive in building trusted relationships both internally and externally.

Behaviours and Capabilities:

• Co-operation: Work closely with the wider Finance team to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of audit information.
• Relationship Building: Actively forge and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external partners, including auditors and SAP partners.
• Future Focused: Develop and refine accounting processes that align with future business priorities, especially post-SAP implementation.

You'll Be Empowered To:

• Make decisions about accounting treatments for new initiatives.
• Prepare consolidated Group results and provide responses to external auditors.
• Align planning activities to ensure team members are on track with their deliverables.
• Deliver testing and provide data under the SAP programme.

About Rullion:
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients, from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focusing on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base, from small start-ups to large household names.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Insurance Team Leader - Leeds

6month FTC - Full Time (37.5hrs per week)

Rate/Salary: £Up to £50,000 per annum.

*Team Leaders/Managers within financial services *

A specialist Insurance Company are looking for a Team Leader to join their established and growing team in central Leeds, not far from the Train Station. This is a unique opportunity where you will have the best of both worlds from supervising the team whilst also overseeing the portfolio to deliver the company's strategy and performance.

The key area for this position will be managing the Underwriting team where they cover several products across commercial lines, so we are ideally looking for someone that has previous experience of supervising a team and with insurance experience however this is not mandatory. The underwriting team is split into two so you will be managing a team of 11 underwriters with a vast amount of experience. You will not need to have the technical underwriting knowledge as the team have Seniors that are able to deal with the complex referrals.

One of the main responsibilities in this role will be using your management skills to lead, motivate and drive the performance of individuals to work as a highly performing team as well as lead by example. We are really looking for someone that enjoys managing a team and takes pride in developing not only the individuals but has ideas to improve the overall business.

Hybrid working will be available once fully up to speed however there will be an expectation to be present due to the nature of the role. To find out more about this rare and exciting role in a dynamic division, apply directly or get in touch.

This is a 6 month FTC which potentially could be extended however there is no gaurantee of this.

Email: Alexander.ballantine@ipsgroup.co.uk

Number: 0161 416 6203 / 07967 701036

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To be a pivotal member of the Project Management Office (PMO) with responsibility for the
following areas:
• Deliver on a range of projects, to the agreed specifications using PRINCE2
methodology, and having clear oversight of a number of additional projects, providing
line management, guidance and support to junior members of the PMO.
• Being central to the continual development of the PMO and its functions.
• Strategically managing the clinical change process for the IM&T department, supporting
clinical change staff from initiation to post go-live evaluation on a number of allocated
projects.
• Facilitating the smooth adoption to new technologies into clinical settings.
• Ensuring that there are effective communications with all stakeholders and that any
clinical views are fully understand and appropriately incorporated.
• Working within the principles of a PRINCE2 environment.
• Influencing the care of Service Users and Carers, improving efficiencies, and reducing
costs by ensuring that benefits associated with projects are fully realised.
• Support with the development of a clinical informatics network, bridging the gap
between digital and clinical services to achieve successful transformation.
• Supporting the development of the GMMH Digital Strategy

To be both an active team member and leadership figure within
the PMO.
• To hold responsibility for the effective delivery of projects
allocated to you, and/or others within your responsibility.
• To have a clear and up to date understanding of clinical
services, the way in which they operate and the challenges of
introducing new changes within services, to be able to leverage
this to strategically embed change and digital projects.
• To develop, support and effectively manage the PMO team,
ensuring resources are utilised appropriately to support the
organisations digital transformation requirements.
• To develop and maintain a standardised approach to systems,
processes and procedures that will support both successful
project management and clinical change.
• Promote the IM&T Department by developing and maintaining
excellent working relationships internally and externally.
• Promote a culture of digital transformation, adoption and
sustainability to improve the experience and outcomes for
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services users, carers and staff.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits
• Pay Enhancements:

Band

Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am

All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)

1

Time plus 47%

Time plus 94%

2

Time plus 41%

Time plus 83%

3

Time plus 35%

Time plus 69%

4 – 9

Time plus 30%

Time plus 60%


• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

Introducing Miiro… Inspired by the Latin word meaning ‘I wonder’ or ‘I marvel’, we encourage our guests to pause, to look around and to savour every moment. Our name and double vowel reminds us of a mirror, speaking to the idea of self-reflection and echoing the spirit of our locations.

At Miiro, we believe there’s a better way to travel. A way that is more thoughtful and personal. And since our hotels are in Europe’s most interesting neighbourhoods, we also encourage guests to discover new places — on their own terms and in an authentic way. Ultimately, we want to make sure guests go home inspired and reinvigorated because they’ve had a brilliantly considered stay.

Creating ‘Brilliantly Considered Stays’ is the essence of our brand. Stays that bring our guests closer to the local culture and their stories.

We just opened Hotels in Paris and Barcelona, and planning to open London and two properties in Vienna in 2025.

The Finance Manager will maintain all effective controls and be responsible for the timely completion of the management reporting for the hotel, in accordance with objectives set by the Finance Controller, including, Month End, Balance Sheets, VAT Return, Cash Flow and Audits

Duties and Responsibilities:


Ensure the month end P&L is produced on time, with all accounts accurately viewed and reconciled to ensure that accurate reflection of the Hotel true financial results.
Reconcile all Balance Sheet Accounts monthly
Liaise and co -operate with both internal audit and all External audit bodies.
Ensuring that an effective program of on property audit is in place
Assist in the preparation of Budgets, Forecasts and Call Over’s
Review management information, financial operational controls & processes


Skills & Experience:


Finance Qualification: CIMA, ACCA or AAT (or equivalent)
Ideally having worked in a similar accounting role
A person with hunger to progress, energetic, persistent and an inquisitive mind.
IT skills include MS Excel and MS word.


What do we offer:

Our Fianance Manager receives excellent Company benefits:


A competitive salary
28 days paid holiday
Discounted hotel room rates across our hotels, for you and friends and family
Fantastic Training and Development opportunities
Free Meals on shift
Pension cover
Unrivalled Career Progression prospects


Apply now to be our new Fianance Manager and join our team!

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours a week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Qualified account (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Salary: £68,100 per annum
Start Date: 6th January 2025

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Finance to join our Trust in the Central Finance Team, to lead the Finance transactional team, oversee KPIs and financial reporting, drive new finance projects, as well as play a key role in supporting new schools joining the Trust.

This role is expected to start in Spring term 2025.

Main purpose of the job:

The Head of Finance (HoF) for the Prospere Learning Trust will be a member of the Trust’s Strategic Leadership Team and will provide oversight and day to day support on all finance and resource matters relating to the Trust. They will work closely with the COO to ensure the smooth running of the Trust.

The HoF will lead on matters relating to finance for the Trust and provide oversight, advice and guidance to individual academies in the Trust; ensuring there is effective and efficient financial management across the Trust and that Trust mission and values are embedded in financial practices.

The HoF will play a lead role in the financial development of the Trust Strategic Plan and plan and lead in the design, development and implementation of systems, policies and procedures to ensure compliance in all relevant financial legislation relating to the Trust.

Please see the attached application pack for further information about our ideal candidate.

To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be.

Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.

To apply for this job role, please click the following link:https://www.tes.com/jobs/apply/2120591 If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

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Package Description: Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: helping the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future.
Whether that’s helping people to live independently, or creating spaces to learn, work and play, you’ll be making sure adults with disabilities or complex health needs have a chance to thrive, right in the heart of their local communities.
We have a rewarding opportunity for an Assistant Manager to join our residential service in Lostock, Bolton.
The Together Trust is one of the North West’s leading charities, offering individual care, support, and education to hundreds of Children, Young People, and Adults each year. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust, so every penny goes back into benefiting the people that we support.
You will be working in a caring home environment with the wider team under the leadership of the Registered Manager, nurturing, and supporting the young people providing them with all the care and support that they would receive as if it was their family home.
The purpose of an Assistant Manager is to deputise in the Registered Manager’s absence, taking responsibility for the management of the home, including the staff team, and the welfare of the children and young people. You will share responsibility for ensuring that all practices are developed and performed within organisational policies and procedures and the legislative framework. Starting salary - £32,846.00 per annum with biennial increments
Additional enhancements - £96.00 for sleep-in shifts and a 25% uplift on hourly rate for weekend shifts.
About the position….

• You will support the development of a style of leadership and organisational culture to ensure open and participatory management and practice, promoting the well-being of individuals and a positive image of residential care.
• Participate to establish an enabling culture, and effectively manage a home which enables children and young people to achieve optimal outcomes in a safe and secure environment
• To actively assist with the selection, recruitment and retention of staff to ensure a safe, nurturing and positive environment.
• Have responsibility for development and motivation of teams, individuals and self to enhance performance.
• Contribute to the management and monitoring of budgets to achieve efficient and effective use of resources and delivery of a high-quality home.
• You will work flexibly to undertake the full range of duties in a well-planned way that respects and values the Children and Young People as individuals.

What can you bring to the team….?

• An essential for this role is a QCF level 4 Leadership & Management in care and QCF level 3 Health & Social Care (Children & young people) or equivalent.
• Significant residential care experience and supervisory experience.
• Ability to organise and manage the planning and implementation of new developments within time constraints.
• Knowledge of the National Care Standards.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll be expected to liaise with other staff, parents/carers, and professionals.
• An ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team, taking the lead when required, maintaining & encouraging open and honest communication.
• A good standard of written English and IT skills would be essential, you will be writing reports and keep record of the Children and Young Peoples progress.
• Transporting children / young people to an activity or school is a requirement. A driving licence that has been held for 12 months would be desirable.

Benefits include:

• Annual Leave 27-day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, an initial contribution of 4% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home

To discover the full details of this rewarding role within the Together Trust take a look at our Job Description.
If this sounds like the place for you, and you think you have the relevant skills and experience we are looking for, apply now. If you have any questions relating to the role, please get in touch at jobs@togethertrust.org.uk. We would love to hear from you!
This service is regulated by Ofsted therefore all employees must be over the age of 22 years at the time of joining the service.
We may remove this advert should we find the successful candidate prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.
We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.
We are a Real Living Wage employer.Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher salaries than the government minimum wage. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.
In order for the Trust to comply with the apprenticeship funding rules, it is a requirement of the role that the successful applicant must be able to evidence that (1) they have the right to work in the UK without additional approval for more than 20 hours each week throughout the year and (2) they have an eligible residency status for the purposes of the apprenticeship funding rules. In most cases this will mean that the individual needs to show that they have been ''ordinarily resident'' in particular countries (including the UK) at least 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship.
Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.
If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you.

Objective of role

Are you a talented, motivated, and enthusiastic accountant with experience of working in Local Government?This role will provide you with the opportunity to take responsibility for leading our Finance Management team to deliver a high quality and responsive finance business partnering service to the Adult Social Care and Public Health directorate.

This is a great opportunity for a collaborative, experienced Local Authority finance professional and preferably Adult Social Care experience, to join our team and help take our support service to the next level.

Working to the Assistant Director of Finance – Adult Social Care and Public Health you will have the opportunity to influence the direction of the finance business partnering offer to the directorate. You will support our staff to adapt and make the continuous improvements needed to transform Adult Social Care, working collaboratively to deliver high quality finance information supporting the directorate achieve the efficiencies needed to enable our services to flourish.

You will be joining a supportive team with a commitment to striving to provide the highest quality of service at the lowest attainable cost.

About the role

Leadership and Management: You will lead by example and manage the Financial Management team within the Adult Social Care and Public Health directoratewith the primary aim of delivering an outstanding finance business partnering service.

Regulatory Compliance: You will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding and knowledge of legislation affecting local government finance and service delivery including legislation affecting Adult Social Care Services.

Experience: You will have proven experience of advising and supporting senior managers on key strategic matters relating to finance including undertaking complex financial calculations, options appraisals, sensitivity analysis and variance analysis.

Communication: You will connect better possessing excellent communication skills with an ability toexplain and accurately present complex financial information that non-financial professionals can understand and have confidence in.

Performance Management: You will embrace difference and think bigger to drive the team to deliver continuous improvement to ensure that reliable and robust financial information is provided to support decision making and financial reporting.

Professional Development: Embracing opportunities for personal and professional growth in an ever-changing environment, you will foster a culture of ongoing learning within the service.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• CCAB qualified or have relevant experience in an accounting role in local government preferably within Adult Social Care.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to maintaining and improving the quality of services provided.
• Experience of providing advice to secure effective delivery and value for money across the directorate and communicate complex financial issues to all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks to deliver on service goals and ambitions is a must
• Proficient IT skills to use spreadsheets, financial systems and other relevant packages for analysis and presentation.

Closing Date:7th November 2024

Shortlisting Date:8th November 2024

Interview (including assessment)Date:18th November 2024

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.This campaign is anonymised.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range ofbenefitsdesigned to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing team? We're seeking an experienced RTR Finance Manager to join us on a short-term basis while we recruit for a permanent member of staff.

Role Highlights:

• Manage complex balance sheet reconciliations
• Lead system implementations & continuous improvements
• Support internal/external audits
• Be part of the SAP4/Hana project meetings
• Collaborate with the CBS leadership team on strategic initiatives

Location: Hybrid working (1 day/week onsite at Angel Square).
In January, you'll also oversee a team during UAT testing, requiring onsite presence for 4 days/week.

Daily Rate: Competitive, around £700 per day (Inside IR35)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week
Start Date: ASAP!

If you're experienced in managing finance teams, auditing, and have some exposure to SAP projects, this is a great chance to make an impact.

Apply now to be part of a dynamic and supportive team at Co-op! #FinanceJobs #Hiring #RTRFinanceManager #SAP4Hana #InterimRole #HybridWork #Leadership

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Are you a strategic finance leader with a passion for driving business performance?

Do you want to make a real difference to the travelling public of Manchester?

Come and join Transport for Greater Manchester and take the reins as our Head of Finance. You will be at the heart of our financial strategy, guiding us through a period of transformation.

Your Role

You’ll provide excellent leadership to our Finance team as well as:

• Lead and manage the full spectrum of finance activities, from budgeting and forecasting to financial reporting.

• Drive financial planning to support operational excellence and long-term business strategy.

• Partner with senior leadership colleagues to provide data-driven insights and recommendations.

• Oversee financial risk management and ensure regulatory compliance across the transport sector.

• Lead and continue to build the finance team to support and advise into TfGM’s expanding range of activities

• Optimise financial processes to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness, .driving continuous improvement

Who are we?

TfGM plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of transport across Greater Manchester, influencing millions of daily journeys. Working here means directly contributing to the development of an integrated and sustainable transport network that transforms the region.

Working at TfGM offers a unique blend of public service, innovation, and the chance to make a tangible difference to a major UK city-region.

What you’ll bring

What you do and how you do it is important whatever type of role you work in at TfGM and even small behaviours and actions can have a really big impact. At TfGM, our behaviours bring to life our values of Deliver, Care and Adapt.

• Proven experience as a senior finance professional, preferably in the transport or logistics sector.

• A strategic mindset with strong analytical, forecasting, and budgeting skills.

• Professional accounting qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).

• Strong leadership abilities with a track record of managing high-performing finance teams.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What we can offer you

TfGM works closely with local authorities, government bodies, and private sector partners to deliver complex projects. This gives you the unique opportunity to collaborate across sectors and gain valuable experience in cross-industry work.

As part of the finance team at TfGM, you’ll be directly involved in funding and supporting large-scale transport projects that improve infrastructure across Greater Manchester. From managing the financials of new tram lines to funding innovative green transport initiatives, you'll be at the heart of transformative projects that benefit the entire region.

Working at TfGM offers a unique blend of public service, innovation, and the chance to make a tangible difference to the people of Greater Manchester.

Our benefits include:

• A competitive salary depending on skills and experience

• 28 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)

• Flexible and hybrid working options to promote and support a good work/life balance

• Free bus, rail or Metrolink travel to and from work within the Greater Manchester boundary

• Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme which includes life cover of 3x your salary and options to increase your pension contributions

• Commitment to learning and personal development and upskilling with reimbursement of professional fees, where essential to the role

• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to staff via our employee assistance programme when required

What's next?

To apply please submit your CV and also provide a covering letter providing clear examples of how your experience meets the requirements of the role, all appointments will be based on merit.Our short-listing process is anonymised, so please do not include your name or contact details on either of these documents. If any personal details are included these will be visible to the hiring manager.

TfGM is proud to be an equal opportunities employer that encourages and celebrates diversity. We want to recruit and retain a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcome individuals from all backgrounds by committing to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.We will offer support and reasonable adjustments if required and we also have a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme which you can find out more information on here.

For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following linkEmployers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licensed sponsor.

Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Role profile

Everything we do aims to positively impact the lives of our social housing tenants and deliver on what matters to them and their communities. We provide safe, well-maintained, sustainable homes and deliver customer-focused services. ForHousing is a place where everyone can thrive and be themselves.
As part of our Finance department, you’ll lead the Transactional Services team, managing all operational aspects of the Accounts Payable, Recievable, and Rent Accounting. You’ll ensure financial controls are maintained and correct procedures are followed, whilst delivering a customer-focussed service.
Why ForHousing?
• Best companies 2-star employer – our colleagues rated us an “Outstanding Place to Work”.
• Hybrid working – some of your time can be spent working at home, or you’re free to spend more time in the office if you prefer.
• Agile working – we are outcome driven, so we empower you to do your best work, in the way that works best for you.
• STAR – through our partnership with STAR you can save money on everyday spending and make your money go further with discounts across a wide range of shops and products.
• Smartech – purchase technology or white goods and spread the cost.
• Wellbeing centre – gym discounts, exercise videos, mindfulness tools, nutrition advice, financial advice and more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes and equipment.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.

What you’ll be doing:
• Supervising Accounts Payable processes to ensure accurate and timely payments.
• Ensuring prompt responses to supplier and customer queries and handling escalated complex issues.
• Overseeing accounts receivable tasks, timely invoice raising, cash allocation, and effective debt chasing.
• Overseeing the annual rent setting process and supervising the production of the annual rent budget, monitoring this continually and investigating variances.
• Training and supporting colleagues on procurement systems, managing team development and workload fluctuations.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements and new initiatives.
• Providing monthly and ad-hoc management reports.

What we’re looking for:
• AAT qualification, or equivalent.
• Part qualified CIMA / ACCA, or equivalent.
• Experience of rent accounting, legislation, and policies.
• Experience managing and developing a team.
ForHousing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
If you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please get in touch with the team on recruitment@forhousing.co.uk
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early, depending on application volumes.

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Our ambition is to build on our leading initiatives and revolutionise the way we work together. That’s why we’re embarking on a programme of unprecedented transformation that will see cutting-edge digital solutions integrated across all our sites and services. This is an opportunity to develop your skills at the forefront of advances in healthcare management.

You’ll work in one of the most progressive and innovative Digital departments in the NHS, backed by significant multi-million pound investment. From introducing enterprise-wide Electronic Patient Records (EPR) to data warehousing and business intelligence that support the decision-making of clinical and operational staff, we’re using technology to increase organisational efficiency and improve patient health outcomes.

Working with the Chief Information Security Officer and Governance colleagues, this role is responsible as the Subject Matter Expert (SME), defining and enforcing IT security standards to be applied across the IT Services infrastructure across all digital services.

The post holder will ensure and provide assurance that processes related to the implementation and support for IT cyber security is carried out in accordance with industry and NHS best practice.

Discussions will be facilitated within Digital Services Delivery teams as to how best practice can be
adopted.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all cyber security processes are documented, and they are managed in order to effectively deliver the required performance required within an IT
security setting.

The post holder must have a strong and well-grounded IT infrastructure background to fully understand IT technical areas of work and have the ability to know what they are asking for and
receiving from IT technical teams within the service.

The post-holder will work closely with senior managers and their teams within Group Informatics, across the Trust and external partners.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!


This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024

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Your new company
Our client is amulti-academy trust within Greater Manchester who are looking for an interimHead of Finance with strong education experience, who will be able to hit theground running, managing the overview management of all finances within Trust'sacademies.

Your new role
As the interim Head ofFinance you will;

• Lead and manage the finance team
• Preparation of statutory and management accounts
• Maintain strong financial controls
• Compilation and monitoring of budges
• Preparation of finance related reports.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a partqualified, QBE or qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA), with previousexperience in the education sector and have knowledge of Access Financialssoftware.

What you'll get in return
You will get acompetitive day rate between £300-£400 a day. The business offers a flexiblehybrid model with the availability of working from home alongside free onsiteparking.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you arelooking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion onyour career.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Finance to join our Trust in the Central Finance Team, to lead the Finance transactional team, oversee KPIs and financial reporting, drive new finance projects, as well as play a key role in supporting new schools joining the Trust. This role is expected to start in Spring term 2025.

This is a Grade 14 post, working 35 hours per week, all year round. The salary is £68,100 per annum.

Main purpose of the job

The Head of Finance (HoF) for the Prospere Learning Trust will be a member of the Trust’s Strategic Leadership Team and will provide oversight and day to day support on all finance and resource matters relating to the Trust. They will work closely with the COO to ensure the smooth running of the Trust.

The HoF will lead on matters relating to finance for the Trust and provide oversight, advice and guidance to individual academies in the Trust; ensuring there is effective and efficient financial management across the Trust and that Trust mission and values are embedded in financial practices.

The HoF will play a lead role in the financial development of the Trust Strategic Plan and plan and lead in the design, development and implementation of systems, policies and procedures to ensure compliance in all relevant financial legislation relating to the Trust.

Key relationships

The postholder will be part of the central trust team, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Headteachers, and Headteachers. In addition, the postholder will work closely as the line manager of the central Finance team and maintain effective working relationships with all operations staff throughout the Trust.

Externally, the postholder will work with allocated suppliers on major Trust contracts and with key contacts in the Education and Skills Funding Agency.

What the school offers its staff

Working for us

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do.

Prospere Learning Trust offers a variety of employee benefits, including;

• a commitment to continuous professional development for all colleagues
• membership of Bupa Level 1 Health Plan which allows employees to claim money back for a range of health expenses such as prescriptions and dental treatments
• access to counselling, financial, legal and personal advice provided through either our free Bupa or Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including confidential 24-hour support
• access to Cyclescheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) contributions and Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS) contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service.
• We’rehappy to talk flexible workingwhere possible to help employees achieve a healthy work life balance.

Further details about the role

Applying to work for us

Applications will only be accepted on the TES application form and references will be applied for at the shortlisting stage. Applications may not be considered if they are incomplete, you must provide information on all employment since leaving full time education and an explanation for any gaps. We cannot accept CV's.We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy before the planned closing date.

Please note that guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.

All applicants must be permitted to work in the UK and hold a relevant work permit where necessary. This is not a role in which the Trust sponsors a visa application. If you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 5 years, the Trust will also require additional information in order to comply with safer recruitment requirements. Any job offer will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of the necessary pre-employment checks including receipt of satisfactory references. Whilst we offer flexibility where possible, we acknowledge that certain roles require a specific environment or on-site presence to meet operational requirements.

Safeguarding Children

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

At Prospere Learning Trust we are committed to creating a community of belonging. This means we continually celebrate the diverse communities within our schools and the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity anddisability confident employer, we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

If you would prefer to request an application pack by email or post, or should you require any additional support in completing your application, please feel free to contact us on 0161 527 7953 or via e-mail atjobs@prospere.org.uk

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.