Overview
This is a strategically significant position for the Trust. The post holder will work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to ensure the Trust works effectively and efficiently towards the delivery of its mission, vision and strategic goals, and is compliant in all areas of financial operations.
What we offer
* A trust which is committed to continuously improving colleague wellbeing
* The opportunity to play a pivotal role in the Trust's strategic design and direction
* An ever increasing range of employee benefits
* Genuine career and salary progression opportunities
* The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and highly driven Executive Team
* 24 days annual leave (Increasing to 28 after 5 years of service)
* Workplace pension through LGPS
Role and responsibilities
The Kite Academy Trust is seeking an exceptional Director of Finance to join our ambitious Trust at an exciting and pivotal stage in our journey. With a professional accountancy qualification, strong executive experience and a proven track record of significant impact across multiple schools or complex organisations, the Director of Finance will utilise their outstanding analytical abilities, sound judgement and entrepreneurial mindset to provide strategic leadership and management across all financial aspects of the Trust's activities.
Key experience and qualifications
* Has experience of strategic financial planning and management, including budget setting and income generation, in a multi-academy trust (MAT) or similarly complex organisation
* Has extensive experience in budget leadership and financial management
* Has financial leadership experience, including leadership of a business function and a team of employees
* Has proven ability to identify and leverage commercial opportunities to enhance income generation
* Has working knowledge of key business service policies, practices and relevant legislation
* Can demonstrate commercial awareness and strategic thinking
* Will prioritise the promotion of our Trust mission, vision, values and one team ethos
About us
We are a Trust with an aligned mission, vision and values that sit at the heart of everything we do. Whilst our schools have their own distinct identities, we believe that by working collaboratively as one Kite team, we are uniquely placed to deliver a better offer for our pupils and our people.
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