Finance Director
- Recruiter
- Michael Page
- Location
- Essex, Harlow
- Salary
- £50000 - £55000 per annum
- Posted
- 28 Sep 2018
- Closes
- 26 Oct 2018
- Ref
- 13957153/001
- Contact
- Nick Lloyd
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Education and training
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Experience level
- Director
Michael Page Finance are pleased to be partnering with a Multi Academy Trust based in Harlow, to appoint a Director of Finance in to their team, to lead the day to day finance function and strategic direction of the organisation.
Client Details
An established Multi Academy Trust in Harlow
Description
Key responsibilities include:
- Working closely with the Headteacher to develop Trust strategy, ensuring that plans are financially robust.
- Ensuring robust financial management is in place across the Trust.
- Providing line management of staff and developing the team for high performance.
- Providing oversight and strategic direction for financial matters across the Trust.
- Providing financial information and expert financial advice to the Headteacher and the Board of Directors.
- Providing guidance and support in financial matters to other senior leaders within the Trust.
- Planning and carrying out key financial activity including budgeting, forecasting and management accounting.
- Developing strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and relevant external individuals and organisations.
Profile
The successful candidate will be:
- A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- An excellent people manager able to motivate and develop the team
- Experienced in managing a wide range of financial tasks including budgeting and forecasting
- Experienced in operating at senior management / Board level
- Able to think strategically and deliver operationally
- Capable of developing systems to provide effective financial control
Job Offer
£55,000 per annum plus a very generous benefits package