Following the retirement of our current post holder, we are recruiting for a new Director of Finance. You will play a vital role in the strategic management and leadership for the financial performance of the Trust under the Executive Head Teacher's direction. The Director of Finance will be responsible for setting and monitoring the school budget and strategic financial plan working with the SLT to optimise the use of available resources ensuring the school's continued development aligns with its goals and values. The Director of Finance will coach and support colleagues in their team to be the best they can be. You will also be responsible for establishing policies and managing staff and resources to realise school development priorities and value for money. If you are an outstanding leader, with a track record for proven successful business and financial leadership of a school we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Ideal candidates will:
Align to the Gildredge House vision, mission and values. Have proven experience of successful business and financial leadership and management. Be financially astute with strong analytical skills and experience in financial planning, together with high skill levels in all aspects of budgetary processes and financial management. Possess a working knowledge of risk and compliance, and ideally the law and the regulatory framework affecting schools, including safeguarding and data protection. Be committed to working in partnership with colleagues, Governors, parents, and the community to deliver excellence. Be able to organise, lead and motivate staff and to challenge any underperformance. Act with integrity and build effective, trusting relationships with colleagues and students. Be a strategic thinker who is willing to contribute to the wider strategy of the school whilst maintaining direct operational responsibilities. Be commercially aware, with experience of creative thinking around income generation and cost control. Be an outstanding leader. Be able to coach others in a solution-focused approach. Be able to use IT systems including Microsoft Office products and financial software programmes. Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal and written, in order to maintain accurate records and documentation and provide written reports as requested. Have a genuine interest in education and achieving the best outcomes for our young people. Please refer to the role prospectus and job description for further details.
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Align to the Gildredge House vision, mission and values. Have proven experience of successful business and financial leadership and management. Be financially astute with strong analytical skills and experience in financial planning, together with high skill levels in all aspects of budgetary processes and financial management. Possess a working knowledge of risk and compliance, and ideally the law and the regulatory framework affecting schools, including safeguarding and data protection. Be committed to working in partnership with colleagues, Governors, parents, and the community to deliver excellence. Be able to organise, lead and motivate staff and to challenge any underperformance. Act with integrity and build effective, trusting relationships with colleagues and students. Be a strategic thinker who is willing to contribute to the wider strategy of the school whilst maintaining direct operational responsibilities. Be commercially aware, with experience of creative thinking around income generation and cost control. Be an outstanding leader. Be able to coach others in a solution-focused approach. Be able to use IT systems including Microsoft Office products and financial software programmes. Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal and written, in order to maintain accurate records and documentation and provide written reports as requested. Have a genuine interest in education and achieving the best outcomes for our young people. Please refer to the role prospectus and job description for further details.
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