Regional Finance Partner (West & Oxfordshire)
GLF Schools
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership 2 £51,000 - £55,000 FTE
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as available
- Apply by:
- 19 June 2022
Job overview
Flexible working + Career development + Staff benefits + CPD + Pension scheme (Local Government)
Your Opportunity
We are seeking to recruit an experienced Finance Partner to join our Trust. The role oversees a number of academies in our West & Oxfordshire cluster covering Camberley, Wokingham, Sunbury, Didcot and Banbury. Responsible to the Financial Controller, we require an individual who is a great team player, has excellent communication skills and has a flexible approach to work.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Heads of our schools within our West & Oxfordshire cluster to ensure that resources are used as effectively as possible to provide the best possible education for children and young people.
Ideally we are looking to recruit to a full time post but will consider applications that are based on a commitment of 30 hours per week over 52 weeks of the year. Please indicate in your supporting statement (within the application form) your preferred working pattern.
This is a hybrid role, whereby we are able to offer work from home for part of the week, and access to our regional offices in either Camberley or Banbury for the remainder of the week. There will also be a need to visit the schools within the region as and when required.
The role will include
- Providing finance leadership and business support to Executive Head teachers, helping to drive positive change
- Supporting & guiding budget holders & senior management in their financial management responsibilities
- Lead the regional finance team of Finance managers and Finance Officers with the day to day running of the 9 academies
- Routinely develop and review Management accounts, forecasts and budgets
Join Our Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 41 academies or in our central team.
Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
41 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
Our Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive pension scheme
- Flexible working options - (staggered start and finish times, hybrid working, virtual meetings)
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification within our attached recruitment pack for more information and before applying.
The Details
Start Date: As soon as available
Salary: Leadership 2 £51,000 - £55,000 FTE
Close Date: 19th June 2022
About GLF Schools
- GLF Schools
- The Beacon School, Picquets Way, Banstead
- Surrey
- SM7 1AG
- United Kingdom
GLF Schools is a Multi Academy Trust; a group of schools governed through a single set of members and directors to help maintain, improve and raise high educational standards across a number of schools. We currently have a mixture of primary and secondary schools across Surrey, Croydon, Wokingham, West Sussex and Oxfordshire.
Joining GLF schools brings a wealth of opportunity both personally and professionally. Each school in our trust has its own individual identity, while benefiting from the expertise that comes from a dedicated and experienced support team. GLF Schools will recognise your skills, encourage creativity and provide opportunities for you to grow, learn and flourish. As a member of staff you can expect GLF to invest in your career progression, provide a bespoke career development plan and offer the potential to be fast tracked into leadership.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
- Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
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