Trust Finance Manager

Government jobs, apprenticeship; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye test vouchers

Annual flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Programme

Shopping and lifestyle discounts

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Four Stones Gateway Trust is seeking a permanent Trust Finance Manager to join our central finance team in the United Kingdom. The role supports the financial management of a group of seven schools, contributing to budget setting, forecasting, reporting and strategic planning.

You will hold CCAB or CIMA qualifications (or be qualified by experience), with at least 2 years in education finance, strong accounting knowledge, and proficient Excel/Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• You will have CCAB (ICAEW, CIPFA, or ACCA) or CIMA or equivalent or qualified by experience.
• At least 2 years' finance experience in the education sector.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills.
• Access to a vehicle and a full, valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support financial management of Four Stones Gateway Trust, a family of seven schools.
• Play a key role in budget setting, financial forecasting, management reporting and strategic financial planning.

Skills

CCAB/ CIMA or Qualified by experience

2+ years finance experience in教育 (educ

Accounting principles knowledge

Excel skills

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job role

• Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Accounting

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£54,953 - £58,832

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a permanent Trust FinanceManager to join our growing central finance team.

The successful candidate will support the financialmanagement of Four Stones Gateway Trust, a family of seven schools, and willplay a key role in budget setting, financial forecasting, management reportingand strategic financial planning.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for anambitious finance professional to contribute to the continued development of agrowing Multi-Academy Trust while gaining exposure to senior leadership andTrust-wide strategic financial initiatives.

You will have:

• CCAB (ICAEW, CIPFA, or ACCA) or CIMA orequivalent or qualified by experience
• At least 2 years' finance experience in theeducation sector
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles andprocedures
• Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills
• Access to a vehicle and a full, valid drivinglicence.

What the school offers its staff

We recognise that our people are our greatest asset andplace great value on supporting colleagues throughout their careers. We areproud to offer:

• Access to a range of paid special leaveprovisions to support life's emergencies, unforeseen circumstances andsignificant occasions.
• Salary sacrifice and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Healthcare benefits, including free eye testvouchers and annual flu vaccinations.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to a range of shopping and lifestylediscounts.
• Hybrid working arrangements may be available.

About Us

At Four Stones Gateway Trust, we believe that every childdeserves the very best educational experience. We achieve this by workingcollaboratively across our family of schools, sharing expertise, supporting oneanother and continually striving for excellence. Together, we create athriving, high-performing environment for both pupils and staff.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Four Stones Gateway Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our requirements under Keeping Children Safe in Education we will undertake pre-employment checks on all shortlisted candidates. This role has the opportunity for regular contact with our children and young people and therefore this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.