Strategic Finance Leader for Education Trust

Clear IT Recruitment Limited; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Chief Finance Officer for an Academy Trust in Rotherham. The successful candidate will manage financial operations, collaborate with school leadership teams, and ensure compliance with finance policies. This role requires a recognised financial qualification, experience in school finance, and a minimum of 2 years in a senior finance position. An enhanced DBS check is also necessary for this position.

Responsibilities

• Support COO in managing financial operations within the Trust and member schools.
• Develop systems for efficient management of Trust finance.
• Assist in collating information for audit or external returns.
• Management of the Teachers Pensions Audit process.
• Perform monthly payroll reconciliation and oversight.
• Set the 3-year budget forecast for the Central Team.
• Monitor and control performance to achieve Best Value.
• Provide monthly budget monitoring reports to the CEO.
• Update in-year forecasts for management accounts.

Skills

Recognised financial qualification (CIPFA/ACCA/ACA/CIMA/AAT)

School Financial or government funding experience

Minimum of 2 years in a senior finance role

Able to have an enhanced DBS check

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a Chief Finance Officer for an Academy Trust in Rotherham. The successful candidate will manage financial operations, collaborate with school leadership teams, and ensure compliance with finance policies. This role requires a recognised financial qualification, experience in school finance, and a minimum of 2 years in a senior finance position. An enhanced DBS check is also necessary for this position.