Head of Finance

Location

Eastleigh, Hampshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Deliver effective financial control, so we can deliver great education.

At HISP Multi Academy Trust, we believe in building excellent educational environments that inspire and unlock the potential of every pupil. To this end, we have multiple schools covering age ranges from nursery to 16, with ambitious plans to expand across our region. Effective financial control will be crucial to our continued success, so you will have a central part to play in our development and strategic management.

Based at Thornden School in Chandler’s Ford, you will enjoy considerable visibility as you take on wide-ranging responsibilities and support decision-making at the highest levels. In particular, you will:

• Deliver monthly and quarterly financial reports across the Trust.
• Lead the preparation of our annual draft budget plan for presentation to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Co-ordinate internal and external audits.
• Ensure our financial systems and processes are fit for purpose whilst championing continuous improvement.
• Develop a three-year financial plan alongside the Chief Finance Officer to realise our growth strategy and ensure our business model remains viable and scalable.
• Proactively review all our services to make certain we are achieving best value, including the use of procurement consultants.
• Constantly monitor expenditure and income whilst actively controlling costs.
• Update our financial processes to ensure we comply with evolving statutory guidelines.
• Liaise with VAT, ESFA, Charity Commission and company registration authorities as appropriate.
• Manage and mentor a small team to build capacity across the Trust.

To be equal to the challenge, you will require:

• A formal accounting qualification (ACA, ACMA, CIMA) or equivalent professional experience.
• A proven track record in senior finance roles within large organisations, preferably within the education or charity sector.
• Demonstrable expertise in monitoring and analysing budgets and accounts.
• Real flair for shaping policy and strategy.
• Knowledge of producing reports for statutory bodies.
• The interpersonal and presentation skills to influence budget holders and business leaders.
• A creative yet methodical approach to everything you do.
• Excellent leadership skills and a deep commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Familiarity with external funding models for schools and awareness of educational pay structures (ideal but not essential).

If you have the skills we need, you can expect exceptional scope for career development within our fast-expanding Trust. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits plus significant investment in your skills to help you gain additional qualifications and insights.

So, if you want to take a crucial role in our continued development, please apply today. Visit our website to download an application form.

CVs will not be accepted. No agency applications either please.

Closing date: 15th March 2024.

The HISP Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are also committed to providing equality of opportunity at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and ensuring that candidates are treated fairly and lawfully throughout the process.

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£59.97k - £67.25k per annum