Head of Finance
The Gallery Trust, Oxford, OX4 4DU6 days remaining to apply
Closing date
5 September 2025 at 9am
Date listed
6 August 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Competitive
Head of Finance job summary
We are delighted by your interest in the Head of Finance position at The Gallery Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and dynamic leader to join our high-performing finance team and contribute to our mission: improving outcomes and life prospects for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Oxfordshire.
About Us
As a successful and expanding multi-academy trust, The Gallery Trust has grown from a single special academy in 2013 to the largest special school MAT in Oxfordshire, now comprising seven schools across the county. Our growth continues, with a new free special school in development and several innovative initiatives underway, including Outreach services, short breaks provision, and our Training Hub.
About the Role
We believe that our schools deserve exceptional financial leadership to support their progress. This newly created role, with its broad remit across finance and operations, will be a crucial part of our central team, driving efficiency, sustainability, and strategic impact.
Several of the key responsibilities include:
- Accountable for ensuring the provision of the consolidated financial reporting to enable TGT to achieve its aims and objectives through the effective and efficient management of its financial resources.
- Work with the CEO and Executive on the design and development the strategic roadmap for the finance service across TGT, prepare a fully costed delivery plan and successfully implement the plan in a timely manner.
- To promote best practice and ensure compliance with the financial processes and procedures set out in the policies of TGT and Academy Trust Handbook.
- The Head of Finance will have a key role in the financial leadership and management of TGT, working with the Executive, and will have effective responsibility for the following:
- To prepare financial statements including the submission of all statutory returns to the DfE within set deadlines.
- To produce management accounts monthly in line with the requirements of the Academy Trust Handbook and reporting to the Executive, Finance and Audit Committee and the Board of Trustees.
- To be responsible for financial compliance with the requirements of the Academy Trust Handbook and audit requirements.
About You
- Professional accountancy qualification – ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
- Educated to degree level or substantial, equivalent level of work experience
- A successful track record in management accountancy
- Experience of managing a finance function, covering all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, accounting, cash flow, payments, invoicing, reconciliations and reporting
- Experience of managing and building high performing teams
- Experience of implementing finance strategies
- Experience of working with a range of stakeholders to promote best financial management
- Understanding of relevant statutory and regulatory requirements and compliance processes
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, please submit your application as early as possible.
How to Apply
To find more information about the job role please see the candidate information pack and for a further conversation please contact Will Bridge - wbridge@academicis.co.uk / 07825346535
The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.
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Commitment to safeguarding
The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Gallery Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Website
- The Gallery Trust website
The Gallery Trust is a Special Multi Academy Trust which is dedicated to improving outcomes for SEND learners in Oxfordshire. We strive to provide the best possible specialist learning experience for all pupils.
Our Strategic Aims
• Places where innovation drives learning – our schools have a clear purpose, they educate the whole child and prepare them for adulthood. Everything we do, from our curriculum offer to our pastoral care, is meaningful and driven by the needs of learners.
• Places where relationships drive engagement and achievement – our schools are built around exceptional relationships. We provide excellent experiences, growth, and opportunities for pupils and staff, and specialist working environments and resources.
• Places which provide exceptional knowledge and support – our schools are supported by a skilled and experienced central team which provides high quality school improvement and central support services.
• Places which inspire and influence – our schools are committed to collaborating with our local and national partners and communities to ensure that children and young people with SEND receive the education and opportunities they deserve.
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