What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience

• Senior financial management and strategic leadership either in the public
• or private sector with accountability for a complex resource base
• Experience of preparing consolidated monthly management accounts
• with variance analysis, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts
• Experience of preparing annual accounts
• Experience of leading on external and internal audits
• Experience of preparing complex financial forecasts
• Experience of completing month end reconciliations including payroll, bank, and other balance sheet items
• Experience of managing fixed asset registers, contracts registers and other financial data.
• Demonstrate drive, energy, resilience, and the ability to lead, coordinate the work of, inspire and motivate others.
• Have an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to safer working practice for those staff working with children and young people in an education setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of consolidated accounting systems within education, government, or charity environment
• Thorough knowledge of the Academies Trust Handbook, Academies Accounts Direction and Funding Agreements
• Knowledge of payroll management
• Knowledge of procurement processes, including tendering
• Comprehensive knowledge of school budget management
• Experience of financial management within education, charity, or government funded setting
• Experience of financial management within a Multi Academy Trust
• Experience of preparing tender documentation and supplier specifications, and best practice procurement Experience of completing DFE returns including AAR, BFR and other ESFA submissions

Aptitudes, Skills and competencies

• Able to articulate and present complex information and deliver a clear
• Vision for a high-quality provision in a Trust context
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills and the ability to articulate ideasand requirements to a wide and diverse audience
• Able to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with allmembers of the Trust, community and outside agencies
• Approachable, accessible and flexible
• Able to work effectively under pressure, prioritising and delegating appropriately to meet deadlines Computer literate, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Hybrid Working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A committed team who put our children first and centre
• An opportunity to work within the supportive collaborative network of the Good Shepherd Trust
• Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check.