Senior Finance Academy Officer

7 months ago


Worthing, United Kingdom Durrington Multi Academy Trust Full time

The Senior Finance Academy Officer role is a newly created post. This is such an exciting time to join DMAT and we are looking to recruit an exceptional individual to join our team.

The successful applicant will work closely with the trust Finance Director and will have the opportunity to help shape the role. The job is wide and varied; supporting senior leaders, our schools and trust to spend within cost centres, secure best value, find cost savings/efficiencies and look for opportunities. As well as working closely with the Director of Finance; you will work with the Director of Operations and CEO.

Tasks

With the support of the Finance Director:

  • Develop and manage the school budgets with the trust finance director in line with the MAT's financial policies.
  • Monitor and report on budgetary performance, ensuring financial health and sustainability; support headteachers/leaders to achieve their aims, within budget.
  • Identify potential sources of additional income or funding opportunities.
  • Provide financial guidance to staff
  • Work closely with the Trust central team
  • Produce accurate and timely reports
  • Ensure compliance with employment law, safeguarding, and GDPR regulations.
  • Maintain accurate staff records in relation to contracts and payroll
  • Ensure compliance with Trust financial policy and that best value is always achieved
  • Ensure the school's compliance with all relevant regulations, including data protection, and statutory returns.
  • Work with the trust team to ensure external/internal audits and inspections are accurate with full compliance.
  • Arrange and be the point of contact for internal scrutiny visits
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders on matters related to academy trust finances and operations.
  • Stay updated on changes in educational finance regulations and best practice
  • Provide training and support to staff involved in financial management
  • Approve purchases/subscriptions in line with scheme of financial delegation
Requirements

You will have a strong background in finance; understanding the need for compliance, accuracy and be able to interpret and provide reports on a wide range of data sets. You will have the ability to work under pressure and manage time/task priority. You will have ability to work independently, resolve issues and maintain a high degree of self-motivation. You will demonstrate robustness and resilience. Have excellent attention to detail, accurate, be very organised and able to produce reports within tight timeframes. Be punctual and always meets deadlines. Understand the confidentiality always involved and be discrete. Have the willingness to learn new skills and be able to communicate clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) with staff, students and external partners.

Benefits

Competative salary.

Government funded pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Canteen available

Free parking

You are invited to send a CV together with a supporting statement ( max 2 pages) A4 to include:

  • Why you would like to be appointed to this role and work with DMAT
  • How the impact and experiences you have had make you a strong candidate




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