School Finance Partner

The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust seek to appoint a School Finance Partner.

We are seeking to appoint a School Finance Partner to support the Trust’s central finance function. This is an exciting role recently created within the central team, and the appointment seeks to increase the size and capacity of the central finance team. The role reports to the Finance Manager and the position holder will work across a number of schools supporting Headteachers in the management and delivery of annual budgets, as well as taking responsibility for core finance activities including payroll processing and financial reporting. Standard purchasing work is completed through the Administration teams at each school.

This is a varied role and would suit a candidate who enjoys working in diverse teams and has a strong preference for finance tasks. The work requires a “can-do” attitude. On the job training is available and we are interested in receiving applications from candidates who can demonstrate a strong aptitude for finance, regardless of experience level.

Applications from candidates with financial experience outside the education sector are also welcome.

The post is offered as a salary of £38,288pa. The post has a five-point range, which with annual increment over five years is expected to increase to £42,184pa.

This is a full-time post for 37.5 hours a week, all year round. Reduced hours would be considered and candidates are invited to request an informal pre-application conversation regarding this.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from the vacancy area of our website by clicking on Apply Now.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Laura Fox via details to the right of this advert.