Head of financial planning and reporting (deputy cfo)

Overview

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust (Diocese of Salford) is dedicated to providing excellent Catholic education and is expanding its central team with the Head of Financial Planning and Reporting to support the CFO.

Responsibilities

The Head of Financial Planning and Reporting is a pivotal leadership position responsible for financial planning and reporting across the rapidly growing Trust, leading the central business partnering team, maintaining relationships with school leaders, and working with the Financial Controller and CFO to enhance systems, advise the board on financial efficiency, and develop financial strategy.

Key duties include:

• Managing budgeting and strategic financial planning, including monthly reporting and forecasting at a consolidated level.
• Leading up to ten Finance Business Partners, including Senior Finance Business Partners.
• Delivering robust financial strategy, strong financial governance, and high‑quality financial operations.
• Providing strategic financial insight to the Board and Executive Team and supporting school leaders to achieve value for money and sustainable improvement.
• Deputising for the CFO where appropriate.

Safeguarding and Due Diligence

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application and will be subject to further safer recruitment checks, such as references, with ID documents retained on file. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check, as part of our due‑diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.