Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 37 Hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Finance Related Qualification i.e. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, MAAT or equivalent


Salary:
£71,729 - £81,070 per annum
Start Date: 4th November 2024

We are a dynamic and forward-thinking Academy Trust committed to providing exceptional educational experiences to our students.

This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced and inspirational finance professional to become our Chief Finance and Operations Officer.

As the Chief Finance and Operations Officer, you will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and be responsible for reviewing existing practices and processes alongside securing the financial future of our Trust, ensuring public money is safeguarded at all times.

You will also have strategic responsibility for the Trusts operations which will allow you to expand your involvement and knowledge into wider operations matters for the Trust.

You will provide strategic financial leadership, ensuring robust financial management, compliance and sustainability across the Trust and our Academies.

About the Candidate

Key

Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial strategy and operations of the Academy Trust, ensuring sound financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
  
• Provide clear and accurate financial reporting to the Board of Trustees, CEO and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee the Trusts financial performance, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Manage and develop the Finance Team fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to support strategic decision making and resource allocation.
• Act as Company Secretary
• Lead on Operations across the Trust

We are looking for:

• Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role, ideally within the Academy or Education sector.
• Strong understanding of financial management within a multi-academy trust or similar organisation.
• Excellent strategic thinker and problem solving skills.
• Strong persuasive, influencing and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to the values and ethos of the Academy Trust and a passion for education.

About Us

What we offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional development opportunities to further enhance your career
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (Vantage plus) which includes one wellbeing day in additional to annual leave
• Application Process
• If you are a strategic financial leader with a passion for education and you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role then we would love to hear from you.

To apply for this job role, please click the following link: Staff & Careers - Vantage Multi Academy Trust (vantageacademies.co.uk) If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation