Job Ref No. ECC2117-49S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: £50-£60k
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 25/09/2018 Midnight Date of Interviews: 28/09/2018  

Job Description

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Finance Controller

NET Academies Trust

Salary: £50-£60k

Location: Harlow, Essex

Contract: Permanent, full time. Part time applicants would also be considered

NET Academies Trust, is seeking a dynamic and driven Finance Controller to join and support our leadership team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of Group finance, and will be expected to make a direct contribution to defining priorities that will shape the future of the Trust. Reporting directly to the COO, you will manage a team with direct reports based remotely at each of our geographical clusters across the UK.

The Financial controller will play a pivotal role in the central team, supporting the COO and the CEO by providing outstanding professional leadership for all financial aspects of the trust. The candidate must:

· be an effective qualified accountant with leadership experience

· have a good practical understanding of financial management

· be solutions orientated and willing to adapt to change

· be able to work in a busy pressurised environment with competing and changing priorities

We are looking for a financial accountant to look after the Trust's accounts, VAT returns, preparation and submission of regulatory returns required by ESFA and manage the audit process. The role will also reporting to the finance, audit, HR and pay committee as well as the trust board.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic finance professional, with a formal accountancy qualification to join a values driven multi-academy trust and to be a key participant in its growth strategy. Our intention is to expand operations in the South East, this role is to support the organisation to fulfil its vision and will be based at Latton Green Primary Academy.

You will create robust budgets and forecasts, ensure financial records meet compliance standards, provide analysis and insight to support decision making, will lead and support key projects and ensuring financial sustainability.

To be successful you will need a proven record of delivery at a strategic financial level, coupled with a track record in developing high performing teams and individuals. Naturally, you will have advanced analytical and problem solving skills as well as the ability to switch from macro to micro.

Personable and professional, with superior technical knowledge you will be more than capable of engaging and influencing people at all levels through excellent written and verbal communication skills.

You will be joining a highly innovative, inspirational and ambitious organisation. We are seeking an outstanding leader who will drive performance to support our educational vision.

In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS check.

For an application form, job description and person specification please access our website http://www.netacademies.net/

If you would like further information about the post, please contact Jen Taaffe jtaaffe@trust.netacademies.net

Closing date: 24th September 2018

Provisional Interview date: 27th September 2018

Information about the School

Welcome to Latton Green Primary Academy

On behalf of the staff, children and governors it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Latton Green Primary Academy and Nursery.

Children here are recognised as unique individuals with specific talents and needs, where they are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure they are happy, confident and that they are provided with needs both relevant now and for their future.

Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children can foster a passion for learning and curiosity that will help to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded curriculum; where individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success and reach their full potential, this is seen both academically as well as in the specialist teaching of sports, art, music and Spanish. Our children are encouraged to explore, discover and question through a range of exciting learning opportunities both within and outside the classroom.

Our children are encouraged to explore, discover and question through a range of exciting learning opportunities both within and outside the classroom.

The school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything we do and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community and the other local schools within NET. We firmly believe that education is a partnership between home and school and regard you as an active partner in your child's education and value your interest and support.

You’ll find our classrooms to be hives of activity and full of creativity and learning, making Latton Green a special place indeed for children. The staff endeavour to provide a calm and stimulating environment where good behaviour and mutual respect is modelled by everyone and where everyone is valued.

If you would like to know more about our school, you are very welcome to come and visit. The children of Latton Green very much enjoy talking about and sharing their achievements and our successes.

Head of School

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Human Resources Department
Latton Green Academy
Riddings Lane, Harlow
Essex, CM18 7HT
Telephone: 01279421567
Email: recruitment@trust.netacademies.net