Chief Finance and Operations Officer

Chief Finance and Operations Officer

£110,000 + competitive pension scheme, flexible working, and access to continuous professional development opportunities

Hours per week: 37.50, All year round

Contract Type: Permanent

Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, Kittoe Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4RZ

Telephone Number: 0121 323 2221

Email Address: recruitment@atlp.org.uk

Job Start Date: As soon as possible

CHIEF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS OFFICER (CFOO)

BASED IN SUTTON COLDFIELD, WEST MIDLANDS

c.£110,000 + competitive pension scheme, flexible working, and access to continuous professional development opportunities

We are looking to appoint a Chief Finance and Operations Officer (CFOO) and in doing so are looking for someone who is highly innovative, creative, and has an eye for success ensuring ATLP remains at the forefront of MAT development based on a strong financial footing.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership is a highly successful Multi Academy Trust (MAT) encompassing 5 secondary schools, 9 primary schools (soon to be 11), a Teaching School, and School Centred Initial Teacher Training provider.

Our schools are based in North Birmingham, Tamworth, Lichfield and North Warwickshire. A further 1 secondary school and 2 primary schools, within the same geographical areas have submitted, or are about to submit, applications to join ATLP during the next 12 months.

This new role is an exciting opportunity to work within an outward facing Trust and will afford the successful candidate a role that allows them to:

• Make a significant contribution in setting the direction of strategic development of the Trust, in addition to overseeing the day to day operations across the Trust

• Work closely with the CEO to establish a detailed finance strategy, including a forward thinking and outward facing income generation roadmap, for which they will then be responsible in terms of implementation and delivery

• To develop/implement robust, effective and efficient finance protocols and practice that enables longer term financial planning

• Work closely with the Operations and Estates Director to develop, implement and be responsible for a 21st century IT strategy that ensures teaching and learning is at the forefront of delivery and harnesses the recent developments available to schools through blended learning

• Ensure robust, cohesive systems are in place to support the day-to-day operations of the Trust and, in doing so, ensure our schools receive the very best support that is possible allowing them to concentrate on what they do best: teaching and learning

• Be responsible for an effective and cohesive business strategy working closely with, and line managing all business departments (HR, finance, operations, estates) ensuring successful evaluation, planning and delivery of Trust business including compliance, feasibility, risk, opportunities and overseeing business cases for CEO/Board consideration.

We can offer a competitive remuneration package including:

• Salary circa £110,000 (please see information on compa-ratio pay)

• Competitive pension scheme: Local Government Pension Scheme

• Up to 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and 4 concessionary days

• Flexible working around 37.5 hours per week

• Access to continuous professional development opportunities

• Strong existing partnerships and networks

You will have a successful track record of leadership and management of all aspects of finance. You will be commercially astute and have exceptional analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to make decisions based on accurate and appropriate analysis. This will include regular reporting to the Trust Board through the production of high quality reports to enable them to make informed decisions. Ideally, you will also be able to demonstrate a track record in respect of leadership of other central service functions.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a professional, highly motivated individual, with excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills, able to communicate, build relationships and network effectively with all stakeholders at all levels

• Be fully conversant in all aspects of The Academies Financial Handbook

• Be able to give strategic direction to a large team of finance managers

• Be resilient, flexible and able to demonstrate an ability to work well in a very busy environment, remaining calm under pressure

• Be committed to delivering consistently high standards

• Be methodical, well organised and display an appropriate level of confidentiality, child protection, data protections and security awareness

• Have excellent ICT and numeracy skills

• Be able to demonstrate previous success at delivering a first class finance service

• Be able to work both on their own initiative and be a team player

• Be able to deliver presentations with confidence and clarity to a wide audience

• Demonstrate a commitment to collaborative working through coaching and mentoring

The Trust will consider the range of accountancy qualifications held by the applicant, that are available from professional bodies such as the ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA (including CIPFA qualifications developed in partnership with ISBL), and take this into account when shortlisting.

To find out more, please visit www.atlp.org.uk  vacancies section for further information on why you should choose us as your next employer and an application pack.

To find out more about the role, please contact Claire Swann, PA to the CEO, via email Claire.Swann@atlp.org.uk

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Closing Date: 04/02/2021, 12:00noon

Interviews: Stage 1: 23/24th February. Stage 2: 26th February

Download application pack from here

Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@atlp.org.uk

Please note we do not accept CV’s, applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, qualifications (where applicable),

medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references which will be sought prior to interview. The ATLP is an equal opportunities employer.

This post is not part of the City Council and the successful candidate will not hold a Birmingham City Council Contract of Employment. Please use the contact details in the advert for information on actual employment conditions.