At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and operations for a thriving school with a £15m budget.
- Company: Join Lord Williams's School, one of Oxfordshire's largest and most successful schools.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive community, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Commitment to safeguarding and a strong sense of community.
- Why this job: Shape the future of education while ensuring financial excellence in a vibrant environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in financial management and leadership roles.
The predicted salary is between 57600 - 65857 £ per year.
Job details Job role Administration, HR, data and finance Visa sponsorship Visas cannot be sponsored Working pattern Part time, full time Contract type Permanent Full time equivalent salary £63,576.00 - £65,857.00 Annually (Actual) Chief Financial Officer job summary Context Lord Williams's School is a thriving and popular comprehensive school.
The annual delegated budget is in excess of £15m and there is an additional £0.5m turnover from lettings income, sales and fundraising.
The prime responsibility of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is to provide strategic management and leadership of the financial and commercial operations and performance of the Trust and to undertake the role of CFO as outlined in the Academies Trust Handbook and other documents from the Df E.
The CFO leads, operates, maintains and develops the financial procedures and systems within the Trust in consultation with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Trustees, ensuring that legal requirements are met.
The school is split site, some two miles apart and converted to Academy status on 1st September 2012.
It is a single school within a multi-academy Trust.
There are 2,200 students on roll.
The post supports the delivery of the highest quality teaching and learning and the fulfilment of the school's aims and objectives.
Teamwork is a key feature of our work.
The CFO is line managed by the Headteacher and has a key role in briefing and advising the SLT and Trustees.
The CFO is accountable to the Headteacher.
Job Purpose The role of Chief Financial Officer is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team and be responsible for strategic management and leadership of the financial and commercial operations and performance of the Trust.
You will work closely with the Headteacher and Trustees, ensuring the school's excellent financial position is maintained and enhanced.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Oxfordshire's largest and most successful schools.
Effective administrative systems support the two sites.
Students are well-behaved and motivated, and there is a strong sense of community in Thame, with a committed parent and carer support base.
Please see full details in the attached Job Details document.
Safeguarding Lord Williams's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory medical, reference and DBS clearance and also to The Asylum and Immigration Act ID checks.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013, 2020 and 2023).
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www. gov. uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 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.
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