Group Finance Manager - Trinity Multi - Academy Trust
Recruiter: Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Location: Halifax, United Kingdom
Salary Scale: PO2 / PO3 (NJC Points 29 - 35): £38,626 - £44,711 per annum
Job Description:
Trinity Multi Academy Trust has a simple vision; to make a difference to the communities we serve. We achieve this by inspiring every student to fulfil their potential and by keeping our values at the core of what we do - Empathy, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
The trust currently comprises of 11 academies, including secondary, primary and further education. We are also home to Trinity Institute of Education and West Yorkshire Maths Hub and have strong plans for further growth.
We are a forward-thinking, vibrant and rapidly growing trust, and our people are key to our continued growth and success. This is an exciting time to join our trust!
Our finance teams play a pivotal role across our academies, and we have an opportunity for a Group Finance Manager to join the team. This role will be predominantly based at Trinity MAT Offices, Maltings Road, HX2 0TJ but will play a key role in supporting the finances at our primary schools (Trinity Academy St. Chad's, Trinity Academy Akroydon and Trinity Academy St. Peter's). Due to this, the role will require some travel to each of these sites to ensure there is an accurate and timely flow of information.
This is a new and exciting role which will focus on the quality of the financial data produced and how that is communicated with the Executive Leadership, the CFO and Governors for the three primary schools and the central budget. You will:
1. Manage all finance issues including payroll, budgeting and banking matters, producing accurate and timely information.
2. Communicate and present financial information to a range of leadership and management audiences with the ability to confidently answer questions.
3. Ensure all aspects of the academy's financial management is operated and developed to a high standard.
4. Provide guidance and advice to leaders and management on all financial matters.
5. Play a part in supporting other academies in the trust, as required.
What are we looking for?
1. Full or part accountancy qualification (a minimum of L4 AAT or part/full qualification in CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA etc.).
2. Recent relevant experience of working in a financial management role.
3. Experience of using accounting and finance software.
4. Experience of working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
What can we offer you?
1. 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays (rising to 36 days after 5 years' service).
2. Range of benefits including employee assistance programme, reduced cost health cover, electric car scheme, cycle to work scheme and access to the local government pension scheme.
3. Opportunities for development and career progression.
4. The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking Multi Academy Trust, where you are making a difference to the lives of hundreds of young people.
For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@trinitymat.org.
Start date: To be agreed
Closing date: 9am 27 January 2025
Apply now! For further information on this role, the benefits of working for the trust and how to apply, visit our recruitment website; www.trinitymat.org/all-vacancies. Here you can also view our Staff Prospectus.
Trinity Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and want our staff profile to reflect the community we serve.
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