Chief Finance Officer

Job Description

SEAMAT - South Essex Alliance Multi Academy Trust is offering a significant career opportunity for a potential Chief Finance Officer who shares our ambition to grow the Trust into one of the most successful Trusts in the area! . If you are confident that you have the skills, drive and vision to make that a reality, we hope that you will apply.

• Post: Chief Finance Officer

• Job Details: Required for end of June 2021

• Employer: SEAMAT (South Essex Alliance Multi Academy Trust)

• Contract: Permanent Full time

• Closing date: May 4th

• Interview dates: May 13th/14th

• Salary: £46845 to £53311 - depending on experience & qualifications -

The children in the South Essex Alliance Multi-Academy Trust deserve the very best leaders and teachers, and we are looking for an exceptional candidate for this key leadership post. You will be part of a team supporting and enabling our schools to improve the life chances of the children and families they serve, through the Trusts strong vision of Learner First Education, and UNICEF's Rights of the Child.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and highlymotivated CFO to help lead our successful organisation, with potential for improvement, to the next level and beyond. The successful candidate will ideally be a qualified accountant with experience of leading a financial function for a large organisation with robust compliance and regulatory requirements.

Key duties include managing projects, promoting the effective use of resources, and promoting highest standards of business. They will ensure that the MAT has sound and appropriate financial governance and risk management arrangements, with active contribution to governance at all levels.

The successful candidate will be directly responsible to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with responsibility for the proper financial conduct of the institution. As CFO you will provide advice on strategic financial issues, be responsible for financial management and reporting, and for the leadership and management of the finance and admin team. You will contribute to strategy and policy development to support the MAT's aims and objectives, will ensure the provision of management information for the MAT's planning and monitoring systems, and will ensure the completion of returns to external agencies.

The successful applicant will:

· Be used to operating at a senior level.

· Have appropriate professional financial qualifications and experience of project management.

· Have experience of introducing financial monitoring and auditing procedures for reporting to LSBs and Trustees who are accountable for the Trust.

· Be familiar with audit processes, dealing with auditors and making all the appropriate returns to the Education and Skills Funding Agency.

· Understand the confidential nature of this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and adhere to the school's child protection policies and procedures. Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal record check with barred list through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical clearance, references, and verification of qualifications satisfactory to the Trust.

For an informal, confidential discussion please contact Paula Whittle chair@seamat.org

All applications to be made online via Essex Schools Jobs

Information about the School

Join our Multi Academy Trust: Nurturing Brilliance, Guiding Exploration, Cultivating Respect:

At Schools for Every Child, we are more than just an employer; we are a community dedicated to the well-being and development of our students, guided by a strong commitment to the United Nations Rights of the Child. Our vision is clear - we believe in Nurturing Brilliance, Guiding Exploration, and Cultivating Respect.

Our commitment to the United Nations Rights of the Child is at the heart of everything we do. We place learners' individuality, curiosity, and dignity at the forefront of our approach. Our aim is to prepare them for the world that awaits, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and values they need to succeed and make a positive impact.

Schools for Every Child Multi Academy Trust comprises three exceptional schools, each with its own character and strengths. Our diverse educational environments offer a range of opportunities for both students and staff. Whether you're passionate about early education, secondary school, or special needs education, you'll find your place within our trust.

When you join Schools for Every Child, you become a part of an organization that values the uniqueness of every child and believes in fostering their brilliance, guiding them in their exploration of the world, and cultivating respect for themselves and others. If you're looking for an employer that is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and provides comprehensive support for its staff, Schools for Every Child is the place for you. Join us in shaping the future of education.