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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - part time
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 25 Mehefin 2024 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Gorffennaf 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3UA |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 65428baa-dd92-4df5-9322-a39a2185d13b |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
•
Hold
an accounting certification or be able to demonstrate the required skills
through previous professional experience.
• Have
at least 5 years’ experience in a senior finance-related position
• Proven
excellent track record relevant to sector.
• Experience
and understanding of managing budgets and IT in relation to its effective use.
•
Have
experience in supporting boards and/or executives.
• Have
experience in the education or charity sector.
• The
ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally to a range of
audiences
What the school offers its staff
Transparency: We will treat you with respect, honesty and fairness.
Protecting your privacy: We will ensure your information is secure and handled sensitively.
Understanding: We will ensure your information is secure and handled sensitively.
Showcasing Talent: We will provide a good opportunity for you to share your skills, experience and potential.
Feedback: We will provide constructive feedback professionally and promptly.
Listening: We welcome feedback and we'll act on what you have to share.
Inclusivity: Our hiring decisions align with our commitment to create a high-quality, diverse workforce.
Further details about the role
Job Profile
Main
Purpose of the Job:
• The
CFO is responsible for the financial development and sustainability of Temple
Grove Academy Trust and for the financial probity of the organisation.
• They
will be responsible for providing the leadership and management of the trust’s
finance and business functions, enabling the trust to work effectively towards
its aims.
• They
will support the CEO in their role as the trust’s accounting officer.
Duties
and responsibilities
Finance:
• Advising
on financial policy, including investment, treasury, and credit strategy.
• Budget
planning, forecasting and monitoring.
• Oversee
financial management and controls, records, and reporting.
• Relationships
with auditors, banks, and other outside bodies, including credit control and
payment policy.
• To
prepare annual accounts for auditing and inspection, liaising with the auditors
to obtain sign off and ensure filing of annual company accounts according to
ESFA and Companies House guidelines;
• To
ensure that monthly audit checks, internal scrutiny and external audit checks
are carried out appropriately and in line with the ATH requirements and that
processes are robust;
• Identify
strategic, operational, compliance and financial risks to the Trust’s and
maintain the risk register as appropriate.
• Prepare
and with the AO approve monthly payroll and ensure all salaries are paid on
time and accurately.
• Process
purchase orders and pay invoices.
• Manage
sales ledger.
• Prepare
and procure monthly management accounts, including budget vs actual, cash flow
forecast, balance sheet, KPI’s and pupil number forecasts.
• Ensure
compliance with Academy Trust Handbook.
• Manage
insurance matters.
Safeguarding:
• Follow
all
school policies and the staff code of conduct relating to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children.
Professional
development:
• Complete
all whole-school training deemed necessary including but not limited to Safeguarding, GDPR and Prevent.
• Undertake
other training required to develop in the role.
• Take
part in the school’s appraisal procedures.
Other
• Attend
Finance & Trust Board meetings, team meetings and staff meetings as
required.
• Maintain
confidentiality inside and outside the workplace.
• Understand
and apply all Trust policies.
• Undertake
any reasonable additional responsibilities requested at any time by the Headteacher.
• Read
and adhere to relevant school policies.
• Please
note that this list of duties is illustrative of the general nature and level
of responsibility of the role. The postholder may be required to do other
duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the line manger.
• This
job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
•
Hold
an accounting certification or be able to demonstrate the required skills
through previous professional experience.
• Have
at least 5 years’ experience in a senior finance-related position
• Proven
excellent track record relevant to sector.
• Experience
and understanding of managing budgets and IT in relation to its effective use.
•
Have
experience in supporting boards and/or executives.
• Have
experience in the education or charity sector.
• The
ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally to a range of
audiences
What the school offers its staff
Transparency: We will treat you with respect, honesty and fairness.
Protecting your privacy: We will ensure your information is secure and handled sensitively.
Understanding: We will ensure your information is secure and handled sensitively.
Showcasing Talent: We will provide a good opportunity for you to share your skills, experience and potential.
Feedback: We will provide constructive feedback professionally and promptly.
Listening: We welcome feedback and we'll act on what you have to share.
Inclusivity: Our hiring decisions align with our commitment to create a high-quality, diverse workforce.
Further details about the role
Job Profile
Main
Purpose of the Job:
• The
CFO is responsible for the financial development and sustainability of Temple
Grove Academy Trust and for the financial probity of the organisation.
• They
will be responsible for providing the leadership and management of the trust’s
finance and business functions, enabling the trust to work effectively towards
its aims.
• They
will support the CEO in their role as the trust’s accounting officer.
Duties
and responsibilities
Finance:
• Advising
on financial policy, including investment, treasury, and credit strategy.
• Budget
planning, forecasting and monitoring.
• Oversee
financial management and controls, records, and reporting.
• Relationships
with auditors, banks, and other outside bodies, including credit control and
payment policy.
• To
prepare annual accounts for auditing and inspection, liaising with the auditors
to obtain sign off and ensure filing of annual company accounts according to
ESFA and Companies House guidelines;
• To
ensure that monthly audit checks, internal scrutiny and external audit checks
are carried out appropriately and in line with the ATH requirements and that
processes are robust;
• Identify
strategic, operational, compliance and financial risks to the Trust’s and
maintain the risk register as appropriate.
• Prepare
and with the AO approve monthly payroll and ensure all salaries are paid on
time and accurately.
• Process
purchase orders and pay invoices.
• Manage
sales ledger.
• Prepare
and procure monthly management accounts, including budget vs actual, cash flow
forecast, balance sheet, KPI’s and pupil number forecasts.
• Ensure
compliance with Academy Trust Handbook.
• Manage
insurance matters.
Safeguarding:
• Follow
all
school policies and the staff code of conduct relating to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children.
Professional
development:
• Complete
all whole-school training deemed necessary including but not limited to Safeguarding, GDPR and Prevent.
• Undertake
other training required to develop in the role.
• Take
part in the school’s appraisal procedures.
Other
• Attend
Finance & Trust Board meetings, team meetings and staff meetings as
required.
• Maintain
confidentiality inside and outside the workplace.
• Understand
and apply all Trust policies.
• Undertake
any reasonable additional responsibilities requested at any time by the Headteacher.
• Read
and adhere to relevant school policies.
• Please
note that this list of duties is illustrative of the general nature and level
of responsibility of the role. The postholder may be required to do other
duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the line manger.
• This
job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).