Director of Finance

St. John Paul Ii Multi Academy Company, Birmingham, B20 3AE

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  2nd June 2025. Earlier start date would be welcome

• Closing date

  7 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 36.5 hrs per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 6 (£50,778 - £62,801) FTE

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an experienced and strategic Director of Finance to lead the financial management of the Academy. This is a pivotal role, ensuring financial sustainability, compliance, and strategic planning as we continue to grow.

As Director of Finance, you will:

• Provide strategic financial leadership, ensuring robust financial planning and reporting.

• Develop and oversee the Academy’s financial strategy, aligning financial resources with the Academy’s objectives.

• Lead the budgeting process, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and compliance.

• Ensure compliance with the Academies Financial Handbook, Department for Education (DfE), and Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) requirements.

• Develop financial strategies to support the Academy’s growth and long-term sustainability.

• Work closely with Principals, Local Governing Bodies, and the Board of Directors to ensure effective financial oversight.

• Lead and manage the finance team, fostering a culture of professional excellence and accountability.

• Oversee audit, risk management, and procurement to drive efficiency and value for money.

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of our Multi Academy and the education of thousands of young people.

What the school offers its staff

St John Paul II Multi Academy is a growing and dynamic Catholic Multi Academy Trust, currently comprising seven primary and two secondary schools, with plans for further expansion. Our schools are located in Sutton Coldfield, Erdington, and Aston, serving diverse communities and ensuring that all pupils receive an exceptional education grounded in our Catholic values.

We are dedicated to:

• Upholding our Catholic ethos and values across all schools.

• Providing high-quality education to enable students to reach their full potential now and into the future.

• Ensuring strong financial stewardship to support long-term sustainability and growth.

• Fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development for all staff.

Salary & Benefits offered:

• Salary: Grade 6 (£50,778 - £62,801) FTE

• Hours: Full-time, 36.5 hours per week

• Contract: Permanent

• Location: Hybrid (based at MAC Central Office in Aston, with some home working)

• Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• CPD and professional development opportunities

Details of this exciting position can be found on the attached Recruitment Pack.

Further details about the role

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. St John Paul II Multi Academy is an Equal Opportunities employer. The Multi Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and staff and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check is required for all successful applicants. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

MAC Director of Finance Recruitment Pack.pdf - 1010 KB (opens in new tab)

Director of Finance JD & PS.docx (3).pdf - 173 KB (opens in new tab)

About St. John Paul Ii Multi Academy Company

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: hr@sjp2.net
• Phone number: 07747217234
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-paul-ii-multi-academy-company (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to St. John Paul Ii Multi Academy Company

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