Head of Finance

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing educational Trust in Birmingham is looking for a Head of Finance to enhance their financial services and contribute strategically. The successful candidate should possess strong finance experience, leadership skills, and be adaptable to evolving responsibilities. This senior role offers flexibility in working during busy periods, competitive pay, and professional development opportunities. The Trust fosters a supportive environment and is committed to safeguarding and well-being.

Benefits

Highly competitive pay

Strong commitment to professional development

Access to wellbeing services

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a finance function.
• Ability to operate as part of a close-knit team.
• Proven record of supporting strategic direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function to strengthen financial service.
• Provide robust financial infrastructure for the Trust.
• Support the strategic direction of the Trust.

Skills

Finance professional experience

Strong leadership

Proactive and responsive

Financial infrastructure management

Education

Relevant finance qualification

Job description

Leigh Trust is an ambitious and growing Trust and we are excited to be appointing to a brand-new role of Head of Finance, to help us on our journey and to strengthen our finance service. You will be based in our central office located at Nansen Primary school. Options for flexible working is also offered as part of the role during busy periods.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Team, the role of Head of Finance calls for a finance professional with the necessary experience, qualifications, skills and personal qualities to be able to operate as part of a close-knit, central team. This is a key role in leading the finance function whilst providing a robust financial infrastructure. This post will also provide opportunity to play an important and active part in the strategic direction of this forward looking, successful and thriving Trust.

This is a senior post that is expected to evolve over time, requiring the post holder to be responsive and proactive in the context of strategic priorities.

In return we can offer you:

• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities
• A strong commitment to your professional development and career progression
• Access to wellbeing services for our employees and their families, through our dedicated service provider
• Internal wellbeing support
• Excellent pension scheme (local government)
• Flexible working opportunities
• Opportunity to partake in the annual staff survey
• An ambitious and dedicated Trust Executive Team.

Please feel free to contact our office for further information :

Telephone : [phone]

Email : [e-mail]

Leigh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Leigh Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, 2 written references, proof of qualifications and medical checks, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. In line with Keeping Children safe in Education 2022, online searches will be undertaken for all prospective shortlisted candidates.

Leigh Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English.

For further information about the role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.