Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
Trust Finance Manager
Salary: £37,336 - £43,421 (NJC 29-35)
To support the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) in the provision of an effective and efficient centralised finance service for the Polaris Multi Academy Trust.
Act as a finance partner to a designated hub of academies to provide financial management and support. To be responsible for the financial management and operation of accounting and budgeting systems for the academy hub, monitoring and reporting on their financial performance.
To ensure academies have access to timely and accurate management information, preparing monthly management accounts, commentary, and budget forecasts in line with the trust financial reporting cycle.
To deliver high quality, efficient financial advice, reports and information to the trust executive team, trustees, governors, senior leaders, and other trust colleagues.
To support the day-to-day financial management of the Trust, ensuring compliance with
financial regulations, trust procedures and the Academy Trust Handbook.
To line manage a central team of Finance Officers and provide financial leadership support and guidance to Academies in the Trust.
Vacancy Information
Polaris Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to become part of our central team, based at our Trust offices located in Rastrick, Brighouse.
We are a successful growing Multi Academy Trust with a family of 1 secondary school, 4 primary schools and 1 Private Day Care Nursery in our care.
This a new and exciting chance to become part of our growing Trust at a pivotal moment in our journey, with superb opportunities to develop and progress your career.
You will be a key member of the central services team, delivering the centralised Finance function, supporting our schools across the Trust.
Reporting to the CFO, working closely with the wider executive team and Heads of school, you will take responsibility for delivering robust and innovative Finance processes and procedures.
To succeed in this fast-paced and exciting role, you will have extensive Finance experience ideally gained within the Education sector in a multi-site environment.
You will be a confident and articulate communicator, with strong IT skills and highly experienced in utilising and developing Finance software, systems and procedures.
What we offer
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Opportunities for progression
- Generous holiday allowance for support staff
- Onsite discounted nursery
- Free onsite gym
- Company Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Well-being initiatives
- Onsite car park
We are interested in individuals who are passionate about their skills and abilities and about making a difference. We have a strong focus on high standards and aspirations and welcome candidates who are professional and enjoy working as part of a team.
If that sounds like you, and you want to be challenged in a supportive environment then please apply to be part of our team.
To apply, go to https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/trust-finance-manager-calderdale-2053631
Closing Date: 12 Noon, Monday 13th May 2024
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and a probation period.