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Key ResponsibilitiesProvide Strategic Financial Leadership – Act as the lead finance partner for Principals and School Leadership Teams, overseeing financial planning, forecasting, and monthly management accounts to support strong educational and financial outcomes.Lead Key Partnerships and Governance Support – Maintain effective relationships with Local Authorities, Local Governing Bodies, and school forums, ensuring accurate funding, strong representation, and proactive issue resolution.Manage School Development and Major Projects – Support and challenge strategic decision-making, lead on five‑year development plans, estates financial planning, special projects, and grant management.Oversee Financial Operations and Compliance – Ensure effective use of financial systems (including Arbor), oversee key financial processes, ensure compliance with Finance Regulations, and support audits, statutory accounts, and cashflow.Lead and Develop Finance Teams – Line‑manage Finance Business Partners and Finance Officers, support collaboration with HR and school operations teams, manage onboarding of new schools, and maintain high standards of confidentiality and policy compliance.Key RequirementsProven experience in financial leadership or business partnering, ideally within education or a complex multi‑site organisation.Strong analytical and strategic planning skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, influence decisions, and support long‑term planning.Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, able to work effectively with senior leaders, Principals, Local Authorities, and governing bodies.Experience managing and developing finance teams, with the ability to lead, motivate, and ensure high‑quality financial operations and compliance.Willingness to travel to multiple academy sites as required.BenefitsPathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.Pension Scheme – you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS).Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme).Employee Wellbeing – access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme.Employee Discounts – Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more.Other – Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme.We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners.Closing Date: 10th December 2025Interviews will take place on: The week commencing 15th December 2025Safeguarding StatementOrchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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