Head of Finance

14 hours ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Central Region Schools Trust Full time

**Head Of Finance**

PO5/PO6 - Range £50,608 - £58,096

**Central Region Schools Trust**

Assay Studios

B.06, 141 - 143 Newhall Street

Birmingham,

West Midlands

B3 1SF

**Tel**:0121 270 3117

**The Role Purpose**

You will be responsible for leading the MAT finance team (including Payroll) and oversee all aspects of finance within the CRST family of schools.

The Head of Finance will work closely with the CFO to guide the financial decision making of the Trust and you will be accountable for the overall performance of the finance function, including line management thereof, and providing strategic partnership across the trust ensuring a customer led approach supporting schools.

You will be supportive of our strategic priorities:
**SO1** Developing Exceptional Learners

**SO2** Recruiting, developing and retaining Expert Professionals

**SO3** Achieving excellence of operational infrastructure; operating efficient and effective systems; and maintaining and improving places

**SO4 **Building empowered communities and developing lasting partnerships to support the development of social justice

The post holder will be expected to work within established procedures and guidelines and to prioritise day-to-day work. May from time to time be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility defined in this job description.

Your direct line manager will be the CFO and your line reports will be the Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, Procurement & Contract Manager and Payroll Manager; most with their own line management responsibilities. Your working base will be the Central Trust Office, but you will be expected to manage your day-to-day location (including home working) and to move around academies as required.

**The role of our Head of Finance requires**:
Ability to demonstrate a business focus and commercially minded approach to manage a public-sector finance function

Strong understanding of IT systems and its potential for organisational improvement

Proficiency in data manipulation and presentation

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels

As required, along with all Heads of Function in our Trust, the post will support the interests of all learners within the twelve schools within the Central Regional Schools Trust, as well as potential future schools.

**How to Apply**

If you would prefer an informal discussion with Penny Harrison, CFO, please contact Sharan Kaur (Central Office Administrator) on 0121 270 3117 to arrange a mutually convenient time.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £50,608.00-£58,096.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham

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