Head of Finance

Maitland Selwyn; Bolton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton Impact Trust seeks a dedicated Head of Finance to oversee financial processes and engage with a growing team across multiple academies. This role demands an experienced accountant to support operational excellence and compliance within a dynamic educational environment. You'll need to have excellent organisational and communication skills, alongside strong analytical abilities to make a tangible impact on the lives of children and young people.

Benefits

Wellbeing support services

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced finance professional with a qualification in accounting.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate financial requirements across the Trust.
• Support operational and financial development of schools.
• Work closely with leadership on financial compliance and reporting.

Skills

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Emotional intelligence

Team building

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Bolton Impact Trust (BIT) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Head of Finance to manage and coordinate the financial requirements and processes across the Trust and its academies. The Trust currently consists of four AP and Special Academies, and further growth is imminent with the onboarding of our first mainstream secondary school close to completion. You will support the ongoing operational and financial development of our schools. To ensure that your role responds to the Trust's needs and delivers the Trust's visions and aims, you will work closely with the CEO, CFO and Central Team Colleagues as part of the Trust's Senior Leadership Team.

The role is varied and includes working in the central team in a reporting and compliance role, supporting an existing portfolio of Academies and being involved in due diligence and the onboarding processes for new schools joining Bolton Impact Trust as part of our growth strategy.

The role would be suitable for an experienced, qualified accountant who is already working within the education sector or is keen to move into an organisation and sector which makes a difference to the lives of children and young people.

The post holder will report directly to the CFO with accountability for oversight of the Trust's financial processes and business services. If you feel you have the right skills and attributes, then we will be delighted to hear from you.

Why you?
• You are an experienced finance professional who can take leading responsibility for the Trust's financial arrangements and requirements.
• You are highly organised and an effective communicator.
• You have a commitment to partnership working across our Academies and with external stakeholders.

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, positive, optimistic, flexible and motivated, with personal drive. You will need the right balance of emotional intelligence, teambuilding and networking skills, with the ability to see what needs to be done and to prioritise work accordingly. You will have strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail. You will have the ability to build strong working relationships with leadership, administrative staff, teachers and support staff colleagues, as well as the leadership skills which will ensure the right balance of appropriate workload, support and challenge.

Why choose us?
• At BIT, we value all members of staff. We have a strong focus on staff wellbeing, providing access to wellbeing support services via a dedicated wellbeing charter
• We are a growing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT)
• Guidance of a supportive and experienced executive leadership team that invests in the development of their teams and the Trust
• Encouragement of further and continued professional development
• Competitive salary
• Local Government Pension Scheme