14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2025 or sooner

  • Closing date

    17 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    3 November 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Other leadership roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 Hours per week Mon-Fri

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£52,000 - £60,000

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience

Senior financial management and strategic leadership either in the public

or private sector with accountability for a complex resource base

Experience of preparing consolidated monthly management accounts

with variance analysis, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts

Experience of preparing annual accounts

Experience of leading on external and internal audits

Experience of preparing complex financial forecasts

Experience of completing month end reconciliations including payroll, bank, and other balance sheet items

Experience of managing fixed asset registers, contracts registers and other financial data.

Demonstrate drive, energy, resilience, and the ability to lead, coordinate the work of, inspire and motivate others.

Have an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to safer working practice for those staff working with children and young people in an education setting.

Comprehensive knowledge of consolidated accounting systems within education, government, or charity environment

Thorough knowledge of the Academies Trust Handbook, Academies Accounts Direction and Funding Agreements

Knowledge of payroll management

Knowledge of procurement processes, including tendering

Comprehensive knowledge of school budget management

Experience of financial management within education, charity, or government funded setting

Experience of financial management within a Multi Academy Trust

Experience of preparing tender documentation and supplier specifications, and best practice procurement Experience of completing DFE returns including AAR, BFR and other ESFA submissions

Aptitudes, Skills and competencies

Able to articulate and present complex information and deliver a clear

Vision for a high-quality provision in a Trust context

Strong and effective interpersonal skills and the ability to articulate ideasand requirements to a wide and diverse audience

Able to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with allmembers of the Trust, community and outside agencies

Approachable, accessible and flexible

Able to work effectively under pressure, prioritising and delegating appropriately to meet deadlines Computer literate, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel


What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

Hybrid Working

Employee Assistance Programme

A committed team who put our children first and centre

An opportunity to work within the supportive collaborative network of the Good Shepherd Trust  



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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

Head of Finance JD - PS Revised Oct 2025.docx - 106 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust

Type
Multi-academy trust
Website
The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust website
Email address
sam.scott@thegoodshepherdmat.co.uk
Phone number
01768807770
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-good-shepherd-multi-academy-trust

Our Trust is a family of schools with a central support team that believes deeply in the same things as you - that a child’s education is about more than just academic results - it’s about preparing them to live ‘Life in all its Fullness.’

Arranging a visit to The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sam.scott@thegoodshepherdmat.co.uk.

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