Head of Primary Finance

South Pennine Academies, Elland, HX5 9DX

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 January 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  29 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £43,693.00 - £45,718.00 Annually (Actual) All Year Around, 37 per week, Permanent (Term Time available)

Head of Primary Finance job summary

We’re looking for a Trust Head of Primary Finance to manage the finances of the 8 Primary academies in our Trust. You will be responsible for the management and operation of budgeting and accounting systems, monitoring and reporting on financial performance as well as working alongside the trust management team and finance director to develop the trust strategy going forward.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for the provision of financial advice and information to senior leaders in academies.

We’re looking for an individual with the ambition and potential to become a Finance Director of the future. You will have:

• CIMA, ACCA or Equivalent (or demonstrable relevant equivalent experience).
• Previous experience of undertaking Finance Manager duties.
• Experience of computer-based accounting packages.
• Strong communications skills.
• Experience of the education sector or the ability to quickly learn about us.

We’ll provide you with:

• A strong induction programme
• Investment in a bespoke CPD offer to support your professional growth
• Wellbeing Benefits – physiotherapy, 24-hour GP helpline, cancer support, stress management support and weight management
• Up to 33 days annual leave (AYR only)
• Employee Pension
• Flexibility Days – 2 days paid time off during termtime for life events
• Free annual flu vaccine
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Will writing service
• Dedicated personal development and training opportunities
• Supportive and encouraging Senior Leadership Team

If you feel like you’ll be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you!

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on SPA Applications. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your SPA application form.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About South Pennine Academies

• Type: Multi-academy trust
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