Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

24 hours pw ~ which can be spread over 3-5 days

43 weeks per annum (term time plus 4 weeks)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Finance Officer, who will be highly visible and a credible leader, working to support the Trust Board and CEO through the successful delivery of finance objectives on an annual and strategic basis:

• The role is a key part of the Trust, holding responsibility for the leadership & development of the Trust’s finance functions.
• The role contributes to organisational strategy and policy development in order to support the Trust’s vision of ‘Children First’ and is responsible for the implementation of all processes and practices in finance.
• This role has a specific focus on ensuring that centralised services run in a highly competent and effective manner across the Trust’s academies.

Who are we?

We are a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with two academies: Priestmead Primary School and The Welldon Park Academy. The Trust is centred around Children First. Every decision, staff appointment, policy change focuses on how this will make a difference to the children across our communities. Visit our website for more information on the Trust www.theppt.co.uk.

What are we looking for? 'The Person'

You must be a committed professional ~ innovative, reliable and enthusiastic individual with an excellent work ethos and values. You must have:

•  A relevant accountancy competent financial qualification (ACA, ACVCA, CIMA, CIPFA L7)
• An analytical thinker with a business and commercial acumen, team spirited, resilience and positive energy.
• Educational understanding with strength of character, demonstrated through ethical leadership, transparent fairness and integrity.
• Senior level experience in setting, delivering and embedding change programmes strategy.
• Experience in implementing operational processes and controls
• Financial planning and budget management
• Excellent understanding of PAYE and VAT returns
• Knowledge of funding, regulatory and legislative environment of academies and MATS
• Significant experience o successful leadership at senior level

Visit our website for more information on the role and to apply.

You can also email us at jobs@theppt.co.uk with any questions or to arrange a visit to one of our academies before applying.

Application deadline: Wednesday 15th February 2023 at 12pm

Interviews: Wednesday 22nd February 2023

 Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share that commitment. Appointment to the post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and background check. References are taken up before interview unless specified differently. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust will carry out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. There is a requirement for appointed staff to obtain criminal records checks or a letter from a professional regulating authority from all countries lived or worked abroad in for 3 months or more.

 We do not accept CVs. An application form & personal statement is required to be considered for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer