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Deputy Head of Finance

Employer
Windsor Academy Trust
Location
Halesowen, West Midlands
Salary
£43,570.00 - £47,665.00 Per Annum
Closing date
6 Jun 2022

Permanent, All Year Round

Full time: 37 hours per week

 

The Role


Windsor Academy Trust (WAT) is seeking to appoint a full time Deputy Head of Finance to work across our nine schools, primarily based at Windsor Academy Trust Central Office in Halesowen but will be required to work within all schools across WAT and our North Office as and when required.

We are looking for a confident individual, with experience of working in a financial setting particularly including purchase and sales ledger administration, to support the finance function to ensure the efficient running of the day-to-day finance operations across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, organised and dedicated. They will work closely with the Head of Finance in professional management and direction of the finance team. The Deputy Head of Finance will provide business-partnering support to key stakeholders, ensuring informed financial performance through regular and accurate analysis and reporting. They will have experience in producing a full set of management accounts, budgets, forecasts and business partnering with non-finance stakeholders, as well as holding a professional Accountancy Qualification with evidence of up to date knowledge and relevant accounting experience.

 

Responsibilities

  • To be responsible for all aspects of finance at the academies and developing the in-school finance teams to provide a high level service to their Headteachers and operations managers.
  • To take the lead, financially, on strategic projects within the linked schools and across the Trust.
  • To assist with finance requirements for transitioning new schools to the WAT, including systems set-up, staff training and implementation of policies & procedures.
  • To deputise for the Head of Finance in all matters as required.
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts, including year-end forecasts for each of your linked schools, ensuring adhered to the month-end timetable. Providing variance analysis, liaising with budget holders and senior leaders in obtaining explanations to support finance data reported.

 

Please find the full job description and person specification within our job pack on our website.

 

To arrange an informal discussion with our Head of Finance please email recruitment@windsoracademytrust.org.uk 

 

Windsor Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and barred list check.

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