The role: Director of Finance
Hours: Full time all year round
Contract: Permanent
Salary grade: Executive 2 - £92,632 - £112,595
Start: ASAP
About the role:
Join a Leading Multi-Academy Trust Driving Excellence in Education
The White Horse Federation is a thriving Multi-Academy Trust of 30 schools across Swindon, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional education and creating opportunities that transform lives.
We are now looking for a strategic and visionary Director of Finance to lead our finance function and play a critical role in shaping the future of the Trust. As a key member of our senior leadership team, you will manage the Finance function on behalf of the Chief Financial and Operations Officer and professional leadership. Providing expert financial guidance, driving performance, and supporting long-term financial planning and growth.
We are looking for a candidate who:
* Will be responsible for leading the core Finance function on behalf of the Chief Financial and Operating Officer, providing visible and professional leadership.
* Will provide sound financial advice and support including contributing to the strategic financial planning, prioritisation and development.
* Will manage expectations of Trust leaders in a proactive and positive manner, ensuring the Finance team deliver a customer-focused approach with pragmatic solutions.
* Will ensure that the Trust adheres to statutory deadlines.
The Director of Finance will contribute to the aims of the Trusts strategic objectives by undertaking specific responsibilities listed in the job description.
We can offer you:
* A busy and varied role where no two days are the same
* A friendly, supportive team who are committed to providing a high quality service.
* The opportunity to join a forward-thinking Trust with high aspirations for students, staff and school improvement.
* Exciting and relevant CPD and career development opportunities.
* A range of employee benefits including Local Government Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and employee assistance programme.
Would you like to know more?
The Advantages of joining our Federation
In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:
* Employee Assistance programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Discounts on Gym Membership
* Menopause support network
Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:
* Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
* Blue Light Discount
* Eye Care Vouchers
* Tusker Car Purchase Scheme
Development
* Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
* CPD Programme
* Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential
Pension / Leave and Service
* Excellent Pension Scheme*
* Employer contributions above national standards
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
* An additional White Horse concessionary day's leave per year
Ready to apply?
We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like to come and join our People Team, then please apply today – we are looking forward to hearing from you.
The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.
The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment
process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010
forward to hearing from you.