PenrithTown

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience

Senior financial management and strategic leadership either in the public

or private sector with accountability for a complex resource base

Experience of preparing consolidated monthly management accounts

with variance analysis, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts

Experience of preparing annual accounts

Experience of leading on external and internal audits

Experience of preparing complex financial forecasts

Experience of completing month end reconciliations including payroll, bank, and other balance sheet items

Experience of managing fixed asset registers, contracts registers and other financial data.

Demonstrate drive, energy, resilience, and the ability to lead, coordinate the work of, inspire and motivate others.

Have an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to safer working practice for those staff working with children and young people in an education setting.

Comprehensive knowledge of consolidated accounting systems within education, government, or charity environment

Thorough knowledge of the Academies Trust Handbook, Academies Accounts Direction and Funding Agreements

Knowledge of payroll management

Knowledge of procurement processes, including tendering

Comprehensive knowledge of school budget management

Experience of financial management within education, charity, or government funded setting

Experience of financial management within a Multi Academy Trust

Experience of preparing tender documentation and supplier specifications, and best practice procurement Experience of completing DFE returns including AAR, BFR and other ESFA submissions

Aptitudes, Skills and competencies

Able to articulate and present complex information and deliver a clear

Vision for a high-quality provision in a Trust context

Strong and effective interpersonal skills and the ability to articulate ideasand requirements to a wide and diverse audience

Able to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with allmembers of the Trust, community and outside agencies

Approachable, accessible and flexible

Able to work effectively under pressure, prioritising and delegating appropriately to meet deadlines Computer literate, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

Hybrid Working

Employee Assistance Programme

A committed team who put our children first and centre

An opportunity to work within the supportive collaborative network of the Good Shepherd Trust

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check.