The Trustees of The Loriners MAT are seeking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Start Date:  No later than Monday 6th January 2025

Deadline for application: Wednesday 9th October 2024 at noon

Interviews: Thursday 17th October 2024 (afternoon and evening)

Salary: Leadership Scale 8 – 12

Point 8 - £56,085  (rising to £59,167 post pay award) to

Point 12 - £61,882 (rising to £65,286 post pay award)

Contract Type: Full time (37 hours / 52 weeks pa)

Why this exciting role is available

This vacancy has arisen at our well led and highly regarded MAT due to the forthcoming retirement of the current CFO.

As a member of the Executive Team our CFO will work very closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Trust Directors and Head of School of the academies within the trust, to help shape the strategic vision for our MAT.

The Person

The successful person will have a proven track record in financial management, detailed knowledge of financial practices, procedures, and regulations, and will have the ability to work strategically and operationally to maintain high standards within our organisation.

They will work with the Trust Finance Team in the day-to-day financial operations and will be responsible for maintaining and overseeing our financial policies and procedures to ensure effective efficient and compliant Trust Financial Management in line with the Academy Trust’s Handbook

The successful person will be appropriately qualified and will hold a recognised accountancy qualification.

What The Loriners MAT can offer -

• An opportunity to work with a well-established, highly qualified and experienced finance team; with support from the wider trust colleagues.
• A programme of personalised professional development that will build on current skills and understanding and challenge the job holder to grow further.
• Access to a network of local and national professional bodies.
• Being part of a team that values the power of education for our learners and strives to do the best for them.

Staff well-being is important to us and we recognise that the well-being of all employees benefits the whole school community.

About The Loriners MAT

The Loriners Multi Academy Trust is an all primary trust, currently incorporating Park Hall Junior Academy and Park Hall Infant Academy. This is an exciting time to join our trust, formed by Park Hall Junior Academy in 2022, as we progress on our journey to MAT expansion and development.

The Loriners MAT embodies the spirit of the Black Country and the proud heritage of our localities. Our vision incorporates ‘being stronger together’ as the trust embraces opportunities to collaborate, connect and commit in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children.

Safeguarding

The Loriners MAT provides a safe and secure environment for children. We are committed to keeping children safe, safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of all children and young people.

The MAT has a strict Safer Recruitment Policy and Procedures including, the requirement for the successful candidate to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check and other vetting procedures.

The Child Protection Policy may be found on the schools’ websites.

Contact

Application packs are available on the school website at www.parkhall-jun.walsall.sch.uk

Packs are also available by emailing Mrs Somerfield via postbox@parkhall-jun.walsall.sch.uk

Visits are warmly welcomed. Please book an appointment by emailing Office Manager, Mrs Somerfield, as above or by telephoning Park Hall Junior Academy on 01922 720761.