In this pivotal position, you will lead the finance team delivering a range of finance projects and initiatives that drive organisational change and support our strategic goals. You will be responsible for producing accurate management accounts, overseeing budgets, and ensuring compliance with statutory and Trust regulations as well as providing guidance and training to budget holders. Your expertise will be vital in supporting and deputising for the Chief Financial Officer.
You will work closely with senior leaders, external auditors, and key stakeholders, using your analytical skills to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure best practice in all aspects of financial management. Your ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and your commitment to continuous improvement will help us maintain our high standards and expectations.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Are you an experienced finance professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join our Trust’s central team, where you will play a crucial role in shaping our financial strategy and ensuring robust financial management across our Trust.
You will bring significant post-qualification senior experience, including managing a team, have excellent financial analysis skills, an attention to detail and a strong understanding of the education sector’s financial landscape. If you’re a collaborative leader with strong communication skills, comfortable with driving continuous improvement and passionate about making a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our academies, we’d love to hear from you.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- A competitive salary
- Generous annual leave
- Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
- An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
- Enthusiastic and motivated students
- An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
- A school with its community at heart
- Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group
If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: people@gosforthgroup.org.uk
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.