Deputy Chief Finance Officer

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in Manchester is seeking a Deputy CFO to oversee the Finance Team and manage financial governance. The ideal candidate will have a professional accountancy qualification and strong interpersonal skills. This full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits, including a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Continuing Professional Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Flu vaccination clinics

Eyecare vouchers

Qualifications

• Professional qualification or part-qualification in accountancy required.
• Experience and knowledge of statutory accounts preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day to day supervision of the Finance Team.
• Manage the central Finance function of the Trust.
• Develop the financial governance of the Trust.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Interpersonal

Motivation

Education

Professional qualification in accountancy (ACA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA)

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time,35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required:Professional qualification or part-qualification in accountancy (ACA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA). Educated to degree level or equivalent
Start Date: 30th June 2025
Salary: £69,797 - £75,371 per annum

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust (the Trust) is looking to appoint a Deputy CFO on a full time basis; although applications for part time working from an exceptional candidate may also be considered.

The post is based in the central Finance Team of the Trust and will work in collaboration with all of the current 12 schools in the Trust covering areas of Manchester, Trafford, Tameside and Stockport as well as those wishing to join the Trust in the near future.

The Trust has an ambitious growth plan and this position would ideally suit an equally ambitious individual who sees their future as a Chief Financial Officer.

The role will oversee the day to day supervision of the highly regarded and high performing central Finance Team and liaise with colleagues in schools who have financial responsibilities within their role.

About the Candidate

We are looking for an individual who has the skill set, experience, motivation, and enthusiasm to work in partnership with Headteachers and other stakeholders to help lead the future vision and development of our expanding Trust and improve outcomes for young people.

The main duties of the role are:

• To further develop the financial governance of the Trust
• To manage the central Finance function of the Trust
• To oversee the monthly bank reconciliation
• To ensure all other Balance Sheet control totals are fully reconciled
• To support the Chief Finance and Operating Officer in the production, distribution and interpretation of monthly Management Accounts, cash flow forecasts, Capital Programme and Balance Sheet
• To attend Local Governing Body Finance & Resource Committees to present the latest set of accounts and relevant commentary
• To liaise with external auditors
• To work collaboratively with the Executive Leadership Team

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a professional or part-qualification in accountancy (ACA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA) or, for an exceptional candidate, be qualified by experience
• Have experience and knowledge of the preparation and interpretation of statutory accounts
• Haveexperience of the education sector and a detailed understanding of the ESFA Academies Handbook; although this is not essential as full training will be available
• Be technically minded, but also be a ‘people person’
• Have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Be enthusiastic and motivated with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situation
• Be driven by improved educational outcomes for young people
• Have strong moral and ethical principles and value
• Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour
• Be able to drive and have access to a car

About Us

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An opportunity to join an experienced and highly cohesive team led by innovative and creative professionals
• Work in a vibrant, happy and welcoming environment characterised by excellent relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%
• A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training
• Recognition of continuous and aggregated service for eligible employees
• A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:

A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family

• A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
• Flu vaccination clinics
• Eyecare vouchers

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewedhere

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.