Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and delivery of the Trust’s financial strategy, including 5-yr plans and annual budgets
- Prepare and monitor realistic, balanced budgets for each school, ensuring financial performance aligns with agreed targets
- Oversee financial systems and controls, ensuring compliance with Dfe, EFSA, Companies House, and Charity Commission requirements
- Produce timely accurate financial reports for senior leadership, governors, and external stakeholders
- Act as the key contact for internal external auditors, ensuring efficient completion of financial returns
- Maximise income through grants, lettings, and commercial partnerships, presenting fully costed proposals and bids
- Manage payroll operations and review salary expenditure across the Trust
- Work collaboratively with the Operations Manager to negotiate contracts and ensure value for money
- Influence strategic decision-making and attend senior leadership meetings across schools
- Ensure effective planning and resource allocation to support school improvement plans
Candidate profile:
- Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within the education sector
- Strong background in financial strategy, budgeting, and compliance
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to present complex financial data clearly
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.