Finance Director

North Yorkshire County Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job description

Salary: £68,586 - £73,819 (Starting point negotiable dependent on skills and experience)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Director, or an ambitious and suitably qualified individual looking for their next career step, to join the Central Operations Team of our thriving Multi Academy Trust.

The Finance Director will provide leadership and management of all aspects of finance, as well as being a key member of the Strategic Leadership Team. The role will fulfil the Chief Financial Officer function (CFO) when representing Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust. You will also have responsibility for financial management, providing technical leadership and support in all accounting matters across the Trust.

The role will include regular reporting and the production of high-quality reports in a timely manner enabling informed decisions to be made. The Finance Director will keep ahead of funding and legislative changes that apply to the education sector and will provide the Board of Trustees with strategic financial information to enable them to make informed financial decisions. You will also be responsible for the operational line management of the finance function, managing all financial accounting and transactional finance for the MAT.

The Finance Director will monitor financial performance and drive change within the finance operation of the Trust, bringing greater efficiency. Robust systems, processes and controls will be implemented, ensuring all financial information is up-to-date and reporting is in line with required annual financial returns.

Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS check required. As part of our due diligence process, an online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates. These checks are carried out in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance to determine suitability to work with children and young people and keep them safe.

Key dates:

Closing date: 14th April 2025
Interview date: W/C 28th April 2025

Key documents:

Recruitment Pack.pdf
Application form.docx

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions, we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.