Location: LEAD Academy Trust - Derby (DE24) and South Sheffield (S12) - Hybrid approach
Hours: 37 hours a week
Contract: Permanent
This role will support the financial and business management of a number of Academies within L.E.A.D. Academy Trust hubs, handling all financial planning, systems, management and reporting. The role leads the financial and budget planning operations across the Secondary Academies – currently Noel Baker and The Birley Academy – but may expand with future growth.
At L.E.A.D we have a strong vision and four core principles – to lead, empower, achieve and drive. These principles underpin the day‑to‑day culture of support provided to our academies.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Act as the go‑to person for any finance‑related queries or issues in the hub/region, influencing decisions and escalating only the most contentious cases.
* Oversee and quality assure the accurate and timely preparation of standard financial reports, statements, estimates and returns, including monthly and year‑end accounts, cash flow statements, bank reconciliations, VAT returns and other financial submissions.
* Lead the 3‑year budget planning process within the hub/region to ensure financial sustainability.
* Ensure all relevant information is accurately captured for monthly account consolidation.
* Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, providing required information and implementing audit recommendations across the hub/region.
* Produce year‑end accounting adjustments for the hub/region.
* Ensure compliance with creditor and debtor policies and assist the Head of Finance in monitoring cash flow.
* Support coordination of procurement projects within the hub/region.
* Collaborate with headteachers, budget holders and academy office and business managers to ensure compliance with financial regulations and legislation.
* Work with Head teachers/senior staff in the Academies to help them prepare annual budgets and undertake financial planning.
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