Responsible to: The Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for: Line Management of the Finance Team Hours: 29 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays and closure between Christmas and New Year
Base: St James CofE Academy, Bulkington. Travel to other academies will be expected. However, some home working is encouraged for a great candidate
Salary: £82,000 - £87,000 (FTE) plus benefits (4 days per week, potentially negotiable)
Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme
Job purpose
- Inspire, lead and drive the financial shape and direction of the Trust
- Prepare monthly financial performance and cash flow forecasts to ensure that any material deviations from the Trust budget are identified and action can be taken at the earliest opportunity
- Hold the designation of Chief Finance Officer as per the Academy Trust Handbook
- Be responsible for the Trust's detailed financial procedures
- Ensure financial transactions across the Trust are prompt, accurate and appropriate
- Make recommendations for improvements to the business and funding model and implement where approved
- Lead on financial oversight and management
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting at all levels
- Ensure compliance with regulations and management of risk, ensuring no deviations from the Academy Trust Handbook
- Promote and support the Trust's Christian Distinctiveness
- Develop, review, oversee and lead the finance processes, ensuring consistent implementation
- Submit all required financial returns to the ESFA in advance of deadlines
- Lead on the internal audit, external audit and development of the annual financial statements
- Work in collaboration with TLT to ensure financial efficiency and efficacy
- Be aware of the latest developments and best practice in order to introduce appropriate innovation
- Represent the Trust and CEO where required
- Report to the Board of Directors, the Business & Finance Committee and the Audit and Risk Committee on academy and Trustwide financial performance, through the use of appropriate key performance indicators and benchmarks
- Identify areas for efficiencies and procurement savings
- Prepare appropriate budgets and multi year projections, with alternative scenarios, which stimulate meaningful debate and ensure the financial sustainability of the Trust
Applicants should possess a recognised accountancy qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA and ideally will have a minimum 5 years' PQE. It will be highly advantageous to have experience operating at this level within a Multi Academy Trust. Applications will not be considered without this qualification.
Please contact nmassie@academicis for further details or apply through this channel.