The Trust is seeking a Chief Finance Officer/Trust Accountant (CFO) to help maintain the financial health of the Trust and its link Academies.
The CFO will play both a technical and leadership role working closely with the Trust’s leadership team, our central team and Trustees, and in collaboration with our school leaders and Business Managers. You will develop comprehensive financial plans, budgets and forecasts that ensure the financial health of our Trust. They will take responsibility for the Trust’s detailed financial procedures, driving the Trust’s financial planning and operation decisions forward whilst enabling our schools and learners to benefit from having access to the resources they need to achieve their objectives.
We are looking for a dedicated individual who can:
Inspire, lead and drive the financial shape and direction of the Trust.
Oversee the financial management of the Trust, ensuring sustainability and growth.
Use their professional knowledge and expertise to take overall responsibility for the monitoring and reporting on the financial performance of the academies, developing comprehensive financial plans, budgets and forecasts, ensuring that the financial regulations are always adhered to.
Adeptly use accounting and budgeting systems to monitor and report on financial data.
Use their excellent communication and team building skills to provide responsive advice and high-quality support.
Support senior colleagues with decision making and prepare financial information for senior leaders of the Trust, Trustees and Governing bodies.
We are looking for someone who is:
A skilled and experienced finance professional who can cover the whole range of financial management tasks, demonstrating high levels of analytical and problem-solving skills.
Able to manipulate, interpret and present complex data.
A highly motivated and hard-working person.
Able to show initiative and innovation.
A strong team player who can develop positive relationships with stakeholders and colleagues.
Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop a finance team.
Committed to the values and ethos of the Trust.
We can offer you:
The opportunity to work in this innovative and vibrant Academy Trust.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
The full support of an experienced professional team of staff.
Well established protocols and systems (including Sage 200 accounting software and IMP budgeting software).
Professional Development and training to support you in your work.
Access to relevant local and national networks.
Employee assistance scheme.
Cycle to work scheme.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is AAT qualified/partly qualified, or someone more experienced, who is looking for a new challenge and would like to be part of an established and growing finance team. A knowledge/experience of the education sector would be an advantage. If this is you then we encourage you to apply.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact Stephen Cox, Executive Headteacher/CEO Designate directly.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding, the well-being of children and young people and the promotion of fundamental British values and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.
Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.
Closing date for Applications: Friday 17th January 2025
Interview date: Monday 27th January 2025
The SPIRE CofE Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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The CFO will play both a technical and leadership role working closely with the Trust’s leadership team, our central team and Trustees, and in collaboration with our school leaders and Business Managers. You will develop comprehensive financial plans, budgets and forecasts that ensure the financial health of our Trust. They will take responsibility for the Trust’s detailed financial procedures, driving the Trust’s financial planning and operation decisions forward whilst enabling our schools and learners to benefit from having access to the resources they need to achieve their objectives.
We are looking for a dedicated individual who can:
Inspire, lead and drive the financial shape and direction of the Trust.
Oversee the financial management of the Trust, ensuring sustainability and growth.
Use their professional knowledge and expertise to take overall responsibility for the monitoring and reporting on the financial performance of the academies, developing comprehensive financial plans, budgets and forecasts, ensuring that the financial regulations are always adhered to.
Adeptly use accounting and budgeting systems to monitor and report on financial data.
Use their excellent communication and team building skills to provide responsive advice and high-quality support.
Support senior colleagues with decision making and prepare financial information for senior leaders of the Trust, Trustees and Governing bodies.
We are looking for someone who is:
A skilled and experienced finance professional who can cover the whole range of financial management tasks, demonstrating high levels of analytical and problem-solving skills.
Able to manipulate, interpret and present complex data.
A highly motivated and hard-working person.
Able to show initiative and innovation.
A strong team player who can develop positive relationships with stakeholders and colleagues.
Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop a finance team.
Committed to the values and ethos of the Trust.
We can offer you:
The opportunity to work in this innovative and vibrant Academy Trust.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
The full support of an experienced professional team of staff.
Well established protocols and systems (including Sage 200 accounting software and IMP budgeting software).
Professional Development and training to support you in your work.
Access to relevant local and national networks.
Employee assistance scheme.
Cycle to work scheme.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is AAT qualified/partly qualified, or someone more experienced, who is looking for a new challenge and would like to be part of an established and growing finance team. A knowledge/experience of the education sector would be an advantage. If this is you then we encourage you to apply.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact Stephen Cox, Executive Headteacher/CEO Designate directly.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding, the well-being of children and young people and the promotion of fundamental British values and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.
Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.
Closing date for Applications: Friday 17th January 2025
Interview date: Monday 27th January 2025
The SPIRE CofE Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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