FINANCE MANAGER

DO YOU SHARE OUR PASSION TO INSPIRE EVERY YOUNG PERSON TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL? 

This is an exciting opportunity for two ambitious and enthusiastic finance professionals to join the highly acclaimed Cumbria Education Trust, the largest school-based multi-academy trust in Cumbria with a total of 12 schools; 3 secondaries and 9 primaries with another set to join us by the end of the Autumn term.

Finance Manager – Secondaries (William HOWARD SCHOOL) – VACANCY REF: CENS4A

£31,895-£35,336 depending on experience (pay award pending)

FINANCE MANAGER – PRIMARIES - VACANCY REF: CENS4B

£28,226 - £32,798 depending on experience (pay award pending)

Full time 37 hrs per week, part time hours available for the right candidate

These posts are initially temporary for a 12 month period linked to cover maternity leave, however as a rapidly growing organisation, there is the potential for these to become permanent or to offer longer term career opportunities within the Trust for the right candidate(s).

Reporting to the Head of Finance (Chief Finance Officer), the role of the Finance Manager is a key member of the Trust’s finance team and as part of the Trust’s wider central support team, the postholder will play an important role in supporting the direction of the Trust at a time of expansion and growth. Both roles are based the central Trust offices at William Howard School, Brampton with the ability to travel to other Trust schools as necessary. These roles will suit dedicated professionals with strong financial and technical accounting knowledge gained in a multi-complex organisation, preferably with experience of education and /or not for profit sector. The successful candidate will also have:

·     A proven track record in managing finance operations to the highest standard, constantly striving to seek improvements in systems, controls and processes

·     excellent leadership and communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with staff at all levels and build strong working relationships

·     strong IT skills and the ability to manage, manipulate and interpret data, with experience of managing and operating key financial systems

·     the ability to manage time and working to tight deadlines, delegating as appropriate, whilst guiding and influencing the work of others.

In return the Trust can offer you:

·     a forward looking, positive working environment in an organisation which is committed to providing the best learning opportunities for all pupils and students in our academies

·     the opportunity to work with professional, committed and ambitious colleagues in a financially secure and innovative organisation

·     a comprehensive staff package including an excellent salary and access to the local government pension scheme and generous progressive holiday entitlement

·     flexible working arrangements

·     continuing professional development opportunities

For more information about the role and how to apply, please see our website www.cumbriaeducationtrust.org/work-with-us/vacancies

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Gill Martin, Head of Finance Tel: 016977 45375

Closing date: Monday 26th September 2022 (midday).  Interviews to be held w/c 3rd October 2022

The Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post.