Trust Finance Director

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London seeks an experienced Finance Team Leader to oversee financial operations across Trust academies. This role involves strategic financial management, compliance with regulations, and collaboration with the Chief Executive. Candidates must have significant experience in financial leadership within educational settings and demonstrate strong leadership and people skills. The position offers a full-time contract within a diverse environment. Applications must be submitted by January.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience as a business manager or senior finance lead in a school or Trust.
• Sound knowledge of academy/trust funding and regulations.
• A proactive, 'can do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead the central Finance Team and ensure effective service delivery for Trust academies.
• Manage the Trust's finances in compliance with regulations.
• Prepare monitoring and reporting on budget plans.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial management

Knowledge of academy funding

Excellent communication skills

Job description

About Us

Full time / All Year Round

Required – [To be advised]

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced specialist to lead our well established and efficient central Finance Team. You will take responsibility for the effective delivery of comprehensive services across the three Trust academies. The successful applicant will join the Core Trust Senior Team, with responsibilities including strategic management of the Trust’s finances, ensuring compliance with statutory and Trust financial regulations and preparing monitoring and reporting on annual and long term budget plans. Reporting to the Chief Executive’s office you will also support the work of the Estates Team including preparation of bids and supporting compliance with maintenance schedules.

We are looking for someone with considerable experience of working as a business manager or senior finance lead in a school or Trust and the successful applicant will have a “can do and hands on” approach. This appointment requires sound knowledge of academy / trust funding and regulations as well as excellent people skills.

Graveney Trust is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects our community. We warmly welcome and encourage applicants from minority groups to apply for our vacancies.

Closing date for applications : Noon, Monday January

Interviews : To be advised

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