Chief Financial Officer        

Part-time   

c.£48k to £58k pa pro rata depending on experience and qualifications

Rugby, Warwickshire

Learning Today Leading Tomorrow was set up as a Trust to oversee the development of Rugby Free Primary School in 2015 and Rugby Free Secondary School in 2017.               

The Role

As a small but growing Trust, we now seek an experienced strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our Central Team to support the CEO and Trust Board in the efficient and effective delivery of the Trust’s strategic aims and objectives and to provide leadership to the Finance Team across the organisation.

This new role, which reports to the Chief Executive, will take over from our high-quality externally sourced finance team who have set up effective and fully operational Trust finance systems. You will deliver additional expertise and experience to support the Trust Executive Leadership Team and the Trust Board. Initially part-time the role is expected to grow and could develop into a full-time Finance Director for a high performing CFO. It is an exciting opportunity for someone who likes variety, has high levels of initiative and is keen to be part of an ever-changing educational landscape.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the Trust finance systems (currently PSFinancials).
• Acting as Finance Officer with regards to dealings with the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
• As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, providing strong vision and strategic direction to Trust staff and leading the financial aspects of the strategic plan and supporting Head Teachers with their School Development Plans. 
• Supporting Head Teachers and the CEO to ensure that all budgetary targets are met by individual schools and the Trust as a whole.
• Supporting new and transferring school projects.

About you:

• CCAB Qualified (CIMA/CIPFA/ACCA/ICAEW) with significant experience of managing, supporting, training, developing and coaching staff.
• Practical experience of presenting complex issues, overseeing and completing budget preparation processes and submission of year end statutory accounts and returns.
• A management qualification, knowledge of academies financial regulations and understanding of ESFA systems is desirable.
• A strong team player with a good sense of humour and the ability to operate calmly under pressure.

Benefits

In return, we can offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement and local government pension scheme. The role will start on a part-time basis and although it is a year-round role, we are open to looking at flexible arrangements to support the successful candidate.

How to apply

Please take the opportunity to speak with the CEO of the Trust informally before deciding whether to apply. If you have any questions regarding the role, or would like to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to get in touch by e-mailing ceo@learningleading.org

Should you choose to apply, please submit the following completed forms:

• Completed application form (downloadable from https://learningleading.org/chief-financial-officer/)
• References and Monitoring form. Please include the names and addresses of two professional referees (one of which must be your current employer). Referees will not be approached until the final stages of the process (downloadable from https://learningleading.org/chief-financial-officer/)
• A supporting statement that sets out the reasons for your interest in the role and how you meet the required criteria, with evidence of impact from your career track record. Your supporting statement should be no longer than three sides of A4.

Completed applications should be returned by email to: ceo@learningleading.org

All applications will be acknowledged within 24 hours. Should you fail to receive a confirmation, please call Brenda Mullen on 07500 708926

Application closing date: Monday 11 March at 4pm

Interviews are planned for w/c 18 March (please note this is subject to change)

Learning Today Leading Tomorrow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  All positions require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the DBS Update Service together with all other relevant recruitment checks including references.