Cluster Finance Manager

Cluster Finance Manager – Salford Cluster

Duration: Permanent

Location: Salford Cluster (Eccles & Pendleton)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all year round

Salary: Management Band 4 - £43,482 - £49,547 per annum, dependent on experience 

Closing Date: 7th June 2024

Interviews: 17th June 2024

Start Date: TBC

United Learning Trust is seeking to appoint a senior Finance Professional into the role of Cluster Finance Manager supporting two established secondary academies in Salford. These academies are; Salford City Academy and The Albion Academy. Each academy has an experienced and operational Finance Assistant.

The academies in this Cluster have high aspirations for every student and they offer supportive, safe and encouraging spaces for all our pupils to explore and achieve their own aspirations. As stated by colleagues in the most recent engagement survey, some of ‘the best things about working in these schools’ are;  

·      Friendly and hardworking colleagues who collaborate towards a continued shared vision of school improvement.

·      Supportive, approachable and strong Senior Leaders and Line Managers

·      Respectful, hardworking and friendly students with positive attitudes to learning.

·      It feels like a family with a real sense of community spirit.

·      Making a difference to the learning and lives of a diverse student population and supporting them to realise and achieve their goals.

The successful candidate will have an overarching responsibility to coordinate with the Executive Business Manager and onsite finance teams at each school, to ensure good financial management in-line with United Learning Trust policies and guidance and streamline processes across the cluster. The delivery of successful output is agreed with each school and the cluster’s Executive Business Manager.

This role requires a highly focussed individual that is organised and passionate about making a difference in our schools and for the local community. The postholder will deliver a high level of service that supports all staff in providing outstanding learning and progress for our students.

Applicants must ideally hold a degree or other relevant qualification - ideally in accountancy, business management or a related discipline although this is not essential and candidates who are qualified by experience will also be considered.

We will offer you:

·      Free access to an on-site gym.

·      Community spirit in each of our inclusive and welcoming academies.

·      Excellent facilities and resources.

·      Talented, supportive and professional colleagues.

·      Excellent training and development opportunities.

·      Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in our cluster of schools and Central Office.

·      Access to the enhanced Local Government Pension Scheme.

·      26 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays.

·      Enhanced parental leave options.

·      Access to over 250 employee benefits through Perk box

·      Free and Confidential Counselling and Support through an award-winning EAP and access to a free Wellness Hub

·      Access to our health cash plan which gives you money back on essential healthcare, from opticians to physiotherapy, and guarantees you 24/7 access to an online GP.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Dominic Bergin, Executive Business Manager on 07713 345 446 or via email at Dominic.Bergin@SalfordCity-Academy.org

To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button at the top of this page to complete our online application form. Alternatively, you can apply by requesting and returning a completed application to Dominic.Bergin@SalfordCity-Academy.org.

The closing date for this post is 7th June 2024. Interviews to take place 17th June 2024.

We are working hard to become a more diverse organisation – which is key to our commitment to bringing out the best in everyone. We welcome applications from everyone committed to this ethos and would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in the Group as a whole. We always appoint on merit. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.