finance officer
Responsibility
- berlesduna Academy Trust has an exciting opportunity for a full time Chief Finance Officer to join the team
- salary Scale 14 . Starting salary £67,990 including paid annual leave, which must be taken during school closure periods
- salary Scale 13 . Starting salary £59,700 including paid annual leave, which must be taken during school closure periods
Show more +23 - contribute to MAT strategy and policy development to support the Trust’s mission and vision
- the MAT is developing rapidly to become a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work
- provide management information for the Trust’s planning and monitoring systems
- experience in the education sector is preferable but not essential
- present a monthly summary of Trust finances to the CEO
- the vision of the Berlesduna Academy Trust is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background
- berlesduna Academy Trust is a medium sized Trust currently comprising of ten primary schools based in and around Basildon with ambitions to grow and is recognised as a role model for other Trusts
- present financial reports to the Finance/Audit Committee focusing on future projections, benchmarking and value for money
- advise the Trust on financial strategy which supports and develops the educational aims, ethos and growth strategy of the multi academy trust
- we are seeking to appoint an individual with a strategic financial background, gained from senior level experience in the education sector to work closely with the CEO, Trustees and Headteachers to be the “go to” person in terms of strategic financial planning, financial compliance, budgets and our estate
- be responsible for all matters relating to the administration of
- develop financial plans, taking into account DfE and relevant government guidelines, and other sources of information about budget trends and local demographics. Review the plans annually
- this is a key role with responsibility for the strategic financial planning and the continue financial success of the Trust which will enable Trustees and Headteachers to plan and make financial decisions for the future development of our schools and the continued success of educating the young people that attend them
- attend and participate in meetings as required
- take overall responsibility for the annual budget; take the lead role in developing, setting and monitoring the annual budget with the Headteachers for each school within the Trust
- take responsibility for the administration of all the Trust’s insurance policies including maintenance, correct operation and insurance of any and all school vehicles
- other duties commensurate with the grade
- ensure all policies and procedures for buying and ordering supplies and services are robust and fully compliant
- to be responsible for the induction, support and professional development of finance staff
- produce, attend and present regular detailed financial reports on revenue and capital funds to the Trustees and relevant committees
- ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy
- reports to Chief Executive Officer
- take responsibility for the role of Company Secretary ensuring the Trust complies with standard financial and legal practice and maintains standards of corporate governance
Requirements
- education to degree level or recent relevant strategic E AF experience gained at a senior level in a school or Trust
- qualified accountant E AF
- experience of working as part of a school or Trust senior E AF,I management team
Show more +25 - excellent leadership skills E AF
- experience of initiating, leading and managing change D AF, I
- charities Act accounts
- excellent communication skills, both written and oral at all E AF levels in the organisation
- management accounts
- high level of commercial awareness D AF, I
- excellent interpersonal skills and negotiating skills E AF
- computerised accounting packages
- successful track record of managing and operating a E AF, I substantial accounting system and software packages
- financially competent with higher level numeracy skills E AF
- demonstrable experience of budget setting, budget E AF, I management, procurement systems, income generation
- internal controls and risk management
- excellent organisational skills E AF
- and financial reporting across a number of schools
- capital Funding
- commercial Requirements
- experience of cost effectiveness negotiation and E AF, I monitoring and efficiency savings
- demonstrable evidence of a commitment to continued E AF, I professional development and up to date accounting principles in the education sector
- excellent ICT skills E AF
- financial compliance
- demonstrable evidence of leading and supporting a E AF, I finance team
- accounting: 5 years
- present “solutions” rather than problems to enable E AF, I effective decisions to be made
- working knowledge of a Multi Academy Trust and an E AF, I understanding of the their issues
- detailed knowledge of
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