Chief Financial Officer
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience of working in a strictly controlled environment, with clear lines of accountability, where confidentiality and attention to detail are essential in securing the reputation of the organisation and minimising exposure to risk.
Experience managing significant financial resources with a good appreciation of relevant regulatory frameworks.
Experience of managing budgets, including month-end procedures, consolidations and the production of management accounts.
Experience of communication with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels and the ability to negotiate and act on behalf of the organisation.
Experience of working in a school/business environment, establishing systems to prioritise the workload for yourself and others.
Experience of effectively working with outside agencies/providers.
High level of IT competence, literacy and numeracy skills
Ability to effectively communicate and negotiate
Ability to work independently demonstrating initiative and pro-activity
Ability to contribute to organisational business planning
Ability to develop and maintain efficient record keeping systems
Ability to analyse and interpret complex information and make recommendations
Ability to lead, manage and motivate others towards excellent performance
Ability to line manage other employees including responsibility for allocation of work, induction, appraisal, development etc.
Ability to negotiate ‘best value’ with suppliers
Ability to communicate with a range of audiences including colleagues, governors, trustees, external professional services etc…
Ability to identify work priorities and manage own workload to meet deadlines whilst ensuring that lower priority work is kept up to date.
Ability to show sensitivity and objectivity in dealing with confidential issues
Thorough knowledge of relevant safeguarding policies and procedures.
Knowledge of financial accounting and contracting procedures and practices.
In-depth knowledge of statutory requirements, procedures and regulatory requirements relating to academies.
Experience of using and supporting others in the use of financial software packages, including a working knowledge of Access Budgets and Finance
Experience in working in a similar role and environment.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior business/finance role within a school, Trust or similar organisation.
What the school offers its staff
As a Trust employee you will receive excellent benefits, including a highly competitive salary, well-regarded pension scheme, excellent career development opportunities and support for your health and wellbeing, with our award-winning employee assistance programme.
Commitment to safeguarding
ELT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures that promote safeguarding and safer working practices.This is in line with statutory guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education and The Education Act 2002. All offers of employment are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and vetting checks.
It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.