Head of Finance

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to provide high quality financial leadership and management across the Trust and its academies to ensure efficient and effective deployment of resources across the Trust. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for the delivery and development of the Trust’s central finance services, ensuring these are fit for purpose and provide a high-quality service to the Trust and individual colleges/academies, helping the Trust achieve continuous improvement.Responsibilities

Provide financial leadership and management across the Trust and its academies.Ensure efficient and effective deployment of resources across the Trust.Report to the Chief Financial Officer on financial performance and strategy.Deliver and develop the Trust’s central finance services, ensuring they are fit for purpose and provide a high-quality service to the Trust and its colleges/academies.Help the Trust achieve continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting.Qualifications

Enhanced/further relevant professional financial qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAEW).Strong finance skills with excellent attention to detail.Comprehensive knowledge of monthly reporting and forecasting.Willingness to work flexibly within the team.Strong organisational and time management skills.Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to form good relationships with a variety of stakeholders.Benefits

Funded Continuing Professional Development (CPD).Generous annual leave entitlement of 40 days per year, plus bank holidays, plus 5 additional closure ..... full job details .....