At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and ensure sustainability for Lunesdale Learning Trust.
- Company: Join a growing educational trust dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to impact education.
- Other info: Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare is essential.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting growth phase, shaping the future of education.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with leadership experience; education sector knowledge is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
We are currently seeking a values-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to be responsible for the financial development and sustainability of Lunesdale Learning Trust.
The CFO will drive internal excellence by providing strong financial leadership, guidance and stewardship to deliver the organisation’s financial objectives.
This rewarding role involves working directly with the Trust Leader (CEO) and Chief Operations Officer (COO), our Trust Board and our central team.
The role is vital to the financial stability and growth of the Trust which supports our pupils, colleagues and school communities.
The successful candidate would be joining our Trust at an exciting time of growth, moving from circa £12M pa turnover to circa £50M pa, with future planned onboarding of three additional secondary schools and a primary school, in Phase 1 of our growth strategy, with phase 2 and phase 3 planning established.
The role supports the leadership and finance staff within the central team and school level in performing their roles, ensuring that the Trust operates outstanding financial compliance and governance in line with the Academy Trust Handbook and the annual accounts directives.
Requirements
- An experienced and fully qualified accountant. Whilst financial experience of the education sector is preferred, this is not essential.
- A values-driven, strategic problem-solver who wants to make a difference.
- A proven track record in leading and developing a team successfully.
- The ability to prioritise your workload and the associated teams whilst maintaining accuracy and meeting key deadlines.
- Strong working knowledge of financial management systems and ability to project accurate cashflow forecasts.
- An analytical approach with the ability to respond effectively to the changing landscape of educational funding.
- An ability to establish robust, accurate and sustainable financial management and monitoring systems to support the ambitious growth of our Trust.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
All successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), other statutory required clearance and reference checks with previous employers.
- Mr David Waugh, Executive Headteacher and Trust Leader
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