Chief Finance Officer

Berlesduna Academy Trust has an exciting opportunity for a full time Chief Finance Officer to join the team.  

Salary Scale 14 (Point Range 54-58). Starting salary £67,990 including paid annual leave, which must be taken during school closure periods.  

Applications close: 26th February 2023 (Midday)  Interview date: Monday 6th March 2023

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. The MAT is developing rapidly to become a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work.

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.

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. Experience in the education sector is preferable but not essential.

To undertake this role, you will have a recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIPFA or CIMA) and gained experience of:

·       Charities Act accounts

·       Management accounts

·       Computerised accounting packages

·       Internal controls and risk management

·       Capital Funding

·       Commercial Requirements

·       Financial compliance

We can offer you:

·       a commitment to continued professional development

·       access to our Employee Assistance Programme for all staff and their families

·       access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Berlesduna is a Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.

Application

If you are interested in applying for this position and would like some more information, please contact Sean Tobin on 01268 464759.

Please take care to complete the application in full, as incomplete applications will not be considered. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

To apply for the above position, please follow the link below to submit your application

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