Academy Finance Director

5 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Cheadle Hulme School Full time

About Our Client

Cheadle Hulme School is a vibrant and inclusive community where young people can thrive and prosper.

The School was built by free-thinking philanthropists in 1855 to provide a liberal, inclusive co-education to orphans and necessitous children.

As the Director of Finance, your role will play a key strategic role in the direction of the Finance team and the school.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading sustainable finance strategies and aligning them with the School's Strategic Plan
  • Building strong relationships and partnerships to support strategic priorities
  • Implementing robust policies, procedures, and systems for the Finance team
  • Establishing a management information framework for strategic decision-making
  • Benchmarking performance against other organisations to drive improvement
  • Overseeing procurement and contract management systems
  • Managing the School's Risk Management framework
  • Leading organisational change programmes
  • Reviewing the performance and structure of the Finance department
  • Leading, managing, and developing the Finance team

Requirements:

  • A full Accountancy Qualification (ACCA/ CIMA/ CIPFA/ ACA)
  • Extensive experience of developing, leading, and delivering successful finance strategies
  • A track record of developing high-quality financial and performance management information
  • Expertise in building effective partnerships and/or relationships with key stakeholders
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to identify new opportunities/challenges to inform key decision making

What's on Offer:

  • Salary c. £85,000
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas closure days
  • TPT Pension Scheme- 10% employer contribution
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Death in Service Benefit
  • Partial Remission of Senior School fees
  • Use of sports facilities, including pool and fitness suite
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free Staff lunches
  • Flexible Working
  • Hybrid working arrangements are negotiable


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