* Opportunity to join a rapidly growing multi academy trust in Merseyside
* Be instrumental in shaping the trust's financial strategy & driving efficiency
About Our Client
The client is a recently established Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) that has onboarded five schools, in the Liverpool area. The trust is seeking a qualified accountant with experience in SEND funding and school finance to help lead the financial operations across its schools.
Job Description
* Leading the overall financial strategy for the trust, ensuring that financial decisions support the long-term sustainability of the organisation.
* Providing direct support to the CEO in their role as the trust's accounting officer.
* Overseeing budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting to the CEO and board.
* Collaborating closely with Headteachers to ensure schools' budgets are accurately forecasted and managed in line with expectations.
* Working with external stakeholders and regulators to maintain strong financial controls and compliance with funding changes, government regulations, and statutory guidance.
* Managing key financial processes, including audits, procurement, payroll, and capital projects, to ensure the effective allocation of resources.
The Successful Applicant
* A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with proven experience in a similar financial leadership role, ideally within the education sector.
* Strong experience in managing financial functions across multiple organisations and departments.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Experience working within the framework of financial regulations, including compliance with the Education Funding Agency (EFA) and Charity Commission requirements.
* A passion for improving financial processes and systems to maximise resources and support the development of the trust.
What's on Offer
* Salary circa £70,000-£80,000
* 1 day home working
* Brilliant benefits including 18% pension, 35 days holiday, private healthcare etc
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