What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an exceptional individual to join the Operations team at Aston University Engineering Academy ('AUEA') as Finance Manager. The successful candidate will, under the direction of an experienced Chief Financial and Operations Officer (‘CFOO’),have day-to-day responsibility for the operation of the finance function of AUEA. You'll be joining us at an exciting time; building on the success of AUEA, we are underway with the process of establishing a Multi Academy Trust and Aston University Mathematics School. These changes bring the opportunity to establish new systems and processes, and you will be a key agent of this change. We have a small but committed Finance team, and we want you to support and develop them in their finance career.
Ideally, you'll be a qualified accountant with experience in a SAT/MAT or FE setting. You'll have a track record of delivering a top-quality service to students, staff and stakeholders. We are a values-led organisation and you'll need to demonstrate that you can live these values. We can offer a competitive salary, defined benefit pension, and a flexible holiday allowance. We'd welcome applications from candidates looking to work flexibly and/or part-time, with the option available to work from home one day a week. If this sounds like you then please apply below or contact Ben Stone, Chief Financial and Operations Officer atben.stone@auea.co.ukfor an informal discussion.
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received so please apply as soon as possible.
What the school offers its staff
The UTC's success has been recognised nationally including the Secretary of State awarding an expansion in September 2023 to 800 students, and anew dedicated buildingwith further STEM specialist facilities, including £350K simulation hospital. This underpins the impact of the UTC recognised by ourOfsted inspectionwith inspectors stating our specialist employer work and destinations are 'exemplary' with the UTC being Good with Outstanding feature.
As well as our own outstanding facilities, our location next to our sponsor Aston University means that we can access resources, and teaching and learning spaces like no other school. (About Aston University Engineering Academy)
AUEA is a highly diverse institution with learners and staff from all communities and backgrounds from across the West Midlands. We strongly welcome applicants from within our local communities with a passion to increase our young people's social mobility and future opportunities.
There couldn't be a more exciting time to join our team
As a valued member of AUEA we will offer:
• A family-feel environment centered around the health and well-being of staff and students.
• A designated Staff Benefits, training and Health Care package including a family day off per year.
• Personalised CPD and Career development program
• Opportunity for experience and development as part of our Armed Forces and Combined Cadet Force partnerships.
Commitment to safeguarding
AUEA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.