Finance Manager
Coombe Boys' School
Kingston upon Thames
- Expired
- Salary:
- £36,012-£40,620 (GRADE I39-44)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 16 August 2016
Job overview
Location Coombe Boys’ School (Some travel to other sites will be required)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pro-active and experienced finance professional to join our dynamic team.
Coombe Secondary Schools’ Academy Trust is an innovative and forward thinking Multi Academy Trust (MAT) consisting currently of two secondary schools and one primary school. As a fairly new MAT we are still evolving to reach our optimum organisational structure, whilst continually providing standards of excellence in teaching and learning and giving all of our pupils a positive learning experience.
We are currently reorganising the finance function, which has been predominately school based, into a more centralised finance team to ensure we are better equipped to provide an efficient and effective finance service to all schools within the Trust. This role will be pivotal in helping change the shape of the finance function so we are looking for someone who is committed to continuous improvement, possesses good analytical skills, and can be a team player.
You will be responsible for supporting the Director of Finance in the financial planning and management of the Trust’s finances. Main duties include will include: Overseeing the month-end process including monthly forecasts; preparation of termly management reports and variance analysis for Finance Committees; Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns; Assisting with the annual budget setting and assisting with the consolidated financial statements. You will also be responsible for line managing three senior finance officers and overseeing their workload.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be a part qualified CCAB accountant or equivalent, be proficient in Excel to an advanced level, and have experience of managing a small team.
To apply please download a job description and application form below. Completed application forms should be returned to vacancies@coombeboysschool.org.uk.
Closing Date Wednesday 17th August 2016 @ 9.00am
No Agencies
No CVs
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check
‘This academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staffand volunteers to share this commitment’
COOMBE SECONDARY SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Attached documents
About Coombe Boys' School
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Coombe Boys’ School is a comprehensive secondary school offering a broad and balanced curriculum to local boys aged 11-16. We also have a mixed sixth form run in close collaboration with Coombe Girls’ School. There are approximately 1100 students on roll including the sixth form. The school has held academy status since 2012, as part of the Coombe Academy Trust (CAT) which also incorporates Coombe Girls’ School, Knollmead Primary School, Green Lane Primary & Nursery School, and Robin Hood Primary & Nursery School. The school is based in New Malden close to the A3 and with Motspur Park station within 8 minutes walking distance.
Headteacher
David Smith
Values and Vision
Coombe Boys’ School, is a community of learners that embraces innovation and inclusivity in teaching, leading to academic excellence and a world of opportunity for all. We strive to foster a culture of creativity and critical thinking that empowers our students to become confident lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. Our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive learning environment ensures that every student is heard, recognised as an individual and feels valued and respected. The focus on academic excellence prepares students for success in an ever changing world. Our goal is to inspire our students to think beyond the classroom and to explore the endless possibilities that lie ahead, so that they may confidently shape their own futures and make a positive impact on the world.
Coombe prepares each student for their World of Opportunity by:
- Delivering excellence through innovative teaching that is inspirational and brings an ambitious, broad and inclusive curriculum to life. It engages every learner in their Coombe journey offering a transformational and challenging experience.
- Driving ambition by fostering a culture of creativity that develops all members of our community to be confident learners who are happy, resilient, embrace challenge and are excited by their own potential to shape the future.
- Developing integrity through a diverse and equitable community where every person is heard, recognised as an individual and feels valued and respected. Our shared purpose promotes exemplary behaviour, outstanding and supportive relationships between all above all, ensuring kindness permeates every day life.
Ofsted
“Staff consistently report being well looked after by leaders at the school. Extensive support is available when needed. Teachers, including those in their early stages of their career, describe a network of support available to them to help improve their practice.”
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