Trust Finance Manager

Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust

Cainscross Road, Stroud, GLOS, GL5 4HE

Email: recruitment@cbat.academy

Trust Finance Manager

Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week, All Year Round

Competitive Salary depending on experience and qualifications

Based at – Marling School, Stroud  

The Trustees of Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a skilled and organised Trust Finance Manager to support the Trust in our next stage of growth. You will have experience of working in a finance driven environment and possess excellent people skills, attention to detail and risk awareness. Applicants with qualifications in Accountancy would be welcome, although this is not essential, and a candidate with experience in Management Accounting will be considered.

The Trust uses Microsoft Business Central and familiarity with finance software up to Trial Balance is essential. Full training will be given to the right candidate. The role is varied and will involve working on your own initiative, as well as part of a team. Due to the people focused nature of this post, it is not suitable for hybrid or remote working

Hours –8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Start Date – ASAP

The Trust Finance Manager will be responsible for:

• Supporting the CFOO by managing and planning the workload of the Trust central finance function undertaking a variety of finance tasks to ensure compliance with the Trust’s finance procedures and policies.
• Responsible for the line management, appraisal and development of Trust finance staff including Finance Assistant and Payroll Administrator.
• Assist the CFOO in developing the Trust central finance function to support the growth of the Trust
• To manage all Trust cash funds including the ordering and receipt of goods, processing of payments to suppliers, collection and recording of cash income.
• To manage the Trust School Trips finance process.

We are committed to providing the very best learning experience for every young person in our Trust. You will be based at Marling School, Stroud but you will be part of a wider family of schools working together and offering opportunities for career development across our Trust. You will bring energy, initiative, experience, attention to detail and an unlimited enthusiasm for transforming our pupils’ learning. We will bring an excellent working environment, a generous benefits package and training opportunities. If you think you have the skills and experience to match, please apply on a Trust application form, CVs will not be considered.

Send your Application Form and Covering letter to recruitment@cbat.academy by noon Monday 15th April 2024

Interview Date TBC

For more information, or to request an application form, please email recruitment@cbat.academy

Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves some work with students and provides regular access to children, therefore is a regulated activity. Please see our Recruitment and Selection Policy including Recruitment of Ex-Offenders on the CBAT website.