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Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) is seeking to appoint a Financial Controller to lead the Central Finance function under the direction of the Finance Director.
The financial controller is responsible for the provision of an expert financial management service to all academies within the Trust of seven locations including five Primary, one Secondary and the Central MAT. They are responsible for the daily management of the Trust financial affairs and performance, providing regular briefings to the Finance Director on the Trust's financial performance, management accounts and budget matters. They will work closely with the Finance Director to develop and implement the strategic financial plan for the Trust.
We are looking to appoint an experienced school sector Financial Controller with experience of PSF accounting system and IMP budgeting software.
Please visit our website www.secat.co.uk or contact Jan d'Eca at hr@secat.co.uk for an application pack that details the requirements of this role.
Due to the current restrictions, you are welcome to visit our school where the Central Finance Team is located when the students have left site. Please contact Jan d'Eca if you wish to arrange a visit.
A copy of the SECAT Recruitment and Selection Policy and Privacy Notice for Job Applicants can be found in the policies section of the SECAT website (www.secat.co.uk)
SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Information about the School
The SECAT mission statement
We are a community of schools working in partnership, sharing resources and ideas to provide a rounded and inclusive education to our pupils who range from the age of 2 through to 18. We work towards enhancing the life chances and prosperity of our students and to equip them for adult life. Whilst keeping each school’s individual character, we encourage our staff to share best practice and knowledge to further benefit our students. We are passionate about educating and encouraging our students to become active, successful citizens and to have the confidence to meet any challenge they face.
‘Building strong schools, building strong partnerships, building strong communities’
The Central Multi-Academy Trust Head Office is based at SECAT House, which is in the extensive grounds of Thorpedene Primary School. The Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and PA to the Executive Team, all work from SECAT House.
The Central Finance Team, the Central ICT Team, the Central Estates Team and the Central HR Team are all based in Shoeburyness High School .
Each school has a Local Academy Committee, to which the Trust Board delegate responsibilities.