Assistant Director of Finance

The Assistant Director of Finance will report directly to the Director of Finance on a day to day basis but for specific projects will work under the direction of the CFO. They will support the Director of Finance who is ultimately responsible for the effective management and development of financial resources in line with the organisation’s vision.

 The post-holder will oversee that all relevant regulations and legislation are complied with. The Assistant Director of Finance will be key in supporting the CFO, Principals and College leadership team with implementation and actions within the five-year strategic plans for the College.  In particular, the role will focus on developing the College budget and internal reporting ready for the new system implementation in August 2022 (it is expected that this will be predominantly 3 days per week of the role) as well as the development of financial systems and procedures for both organisations.

The Assistant Director of Finance will be a key contributor to provide direction and leadership for the College & Academy Trust finance teams and will be sufficiently flexible to deal with the range of challenges of a complex organisation. 

You will have strong communication skills, robust knowledge of regulations and policy, good planning and strong accounting process knowledge. These will of critical importance in driving forward the departmental objective and the development of a high performance and sustainable culture throughout the growing family.   Beyond ensuring the smooth-running operational effectiveness and service delivery, you will be require the vision to be intuitive, resilient, financially astute, problem solving and energetic.

We can offer you:

• Competitive pension scheme (LGPS)

• 40 days annual leave 

• A supportive team

• Perkbox benefits package offering numerous discounts across stores, gyms, supermarket discounts, as well as supporting staff with their financial, physical and emotional well-being

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact jobs@orchardhill.ac.uk. 

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Closing Date: 12 noon, 2nd February 2022

Interview Date: TBC

We may close this advert and interview before the closing date if we receive applications from exceptional candidates. 

Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.