Senior Finance Manager

Senior Finance Manager – Permanent Position
Cumbria Education Trust – Central Team Vacancy Ref: EDV/2024/CET/21435
Required: As soon as possible 

Hours: flexible: 30 hours per week/4 days up to full time available
Hybrid working options will also be considered.

Reporting to the Head of Finance (Chief Finance Officer), this role is a key member of the Trust’s finance team. The Senior Finance Manager will develop and lead on the financial management and reporting arrangements for (primary) schools, whilst providing technical advice and expertise on central financial and system matters.

As a key member 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.

 This role will be suited to a qualified accountant with strong financial and technical accounting knowledge gained in a multi-complex organisation. Experience of the education and /or not for profit sector would be beneficial to the role but more importantly, the successful candidate will have:

A proven track record in managing finance operations to the highest standard, constantly striving to seek improvements in systems, controls and processes.
•    Ability to coordinate budgeting and financial reporting for a number of schools, reporting on an individual school level and consolidated Trust level.
•    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

To apply please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/958746979/EDV-2024-CET-21435

Please note Cumbria Education Trust do not accept CV’s. 

Applications are welcome from experienced colleagues. 
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks are required for this post.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, 3 June 2024
Interview will be held: TBA