About This Role
Full-time, permanent position – part-time hours (30 hrs/4 days) available to the right candidate.
Education
You will be a key member of the Trust’s central finance team, assisting in the development of financial management arrangements for academies in South Cumbria. You will provide technical advice and expertise on central financial and system matters. As part of the Trust’s wider central support team, you will play an important role in supporting the Trust's direction. This role is suited to an accountancy professional with strong financial and technical accounting knowledge gained in a complex organization. Experience in the education and/or not-for-profit sector would be highly beneficial, but the successful candidate will also have:
* A proven track record in managing finance operations to high standards, with a focus on improving systems, controls, and processes.
* Excellent leadership and communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities to engage staff at all levels and build relationships.
* Strong IT skills with the ability to manage, manipulate, and interpret data, and experience managing key financial systems.
* The ability to manage time effectively, work to tight deadlines, delegate appropriately, and guide others.
In return, the Trust offers:
* A forward-looking, positive working environment committed to providing the best learning opportunities for pupils and students.
* The opportunity to work with professional, committed, and ambitious colleagues in a financially secure and innovative organization.
* A comprehensive staff package including an excellent salary, access to the local government pension scheme, and generous holiday entitlement.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Continuing professional development opportunities.
Safeguarding
Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. Online searches are conducted on successful candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Related Documents
* CA010. Finance Manager.docx
* CET Map - Hub Model.pdf
* Employee Benefits At CET.pdf
Contact Details
Victoria Anne Lindsley
01697745721
vlindsley@cumbriaeducationtrust.org
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