Head of Finance
| Posting date: | 04 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2025 |
| Location: | Burnley, Not recorded, BB12 7NG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | cf953186-7104-4d91-894e-67b57b3946c0 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications & Training
Degree level or equivalent
CCAB qualified
Sector specific qualifications (DSBM/CIPFA)
Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development
5 GCSEs, including Maths and English, Grade C or above (or equivalent)
Knowledge & Experience
Financial planning, budget monitoring and reporting and procurement
Management of fixed assets, balance sheet reporting and capital budgets/funding
Ability to implement the principles of best value to maximise resources
Experience of delivering to deadlines and achieving set targets to a high standard
Experience of allocating and prioritising workload effectively to gain maximum productivity
Experience of managing a team, including professional development and performance
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365 product suite
Prior experience in a similar role
Experience of payroll procedures
Experience of supporting and advising senior leadership within a medium/large organisation
In-depth knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and the implications of non-compliance
Experience of public sector procurement and contract management
Skills & Abilities
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Ability to work independently to organise own workload
Strong interpersonal skills
Highly motivated individual with an innovative approach and problem-solving attitude
Ability to demonstrate engaging and effective oral and written communication
Ability to use a variety of financial management systems
Understand the principles of, and ability to complete, curriculum led financial planning
Experience of PS Financials and IMP accounting software
Team player with an ability to maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
Other
Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people
Commitment to equality and diversity
Commitment to health and safety
Commitment to continuous professional development
Full UK driving license and possess a vehicle to travel between academies
What the school offers its staff
Employee Assistance Programme
Subsidised Gym Membership
Local Government Pension Scheme
Enhanced Terms and Conditions after 5 years’ service
Enhanced Sick Pay
Free Parking/Company Parking
Bereavement Leave
Enhanced maternity pay
Enhanced paternity pay
Flexible working opportunities
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Qualifications & Training
Degree level or equivalent
CCAB qualified
Sector specific qualifications (DSBM/CIPFA)
Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development
5 GCSEs, including Maths and English, Grade C or above (or equivalent)
Knowledge & Experience
Financial planning, budget monitoring and reporting and procurement
Management of fixed assets, balance sheet reporting and capital budgets/funding
Ability to implement the principles of best value to maximise resources
Experience of delivering to deadlines and achieving set targets to a high standard
Experience of allocating and prioritising workload effectively to gain maximum productivity
Experience of managing a team, including professional development and performance
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365 product suite
Prior experience in a similar role
Experience of payroll procedures
Experience of supporting and advising senior leadership within a medium/large organisation
In-depth knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and the implications of non-compliance
Experience of public sector procurement and contract management
Skills & Abilities
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Ability to work independently to organise own workload
Strong interpersonal skills
Highly motivated individual with an innovative approach and problem-solving attitude
Ability to demonstrate engaging and effective oral and written communication
Ability to use a variety of financial management systems
Understand the principles of, and ability to complete, curriculum led financial planning
Experience of PS Financials and IMP accounting software
Team player with an ability to maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
Other
Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people
Commitment to equality and diversity
Commitment to health and safety
Commitment to continuous professional development
Full UK driving license and possess a vehicle to travel between academies
What the school offers its staff
Employee Assistance Programme
Subsidised Gym Membership
Local Government Pension Scheme
Enhanced Terms and Conditions after 5 years’ service
Enhanced Sick Pay
Free Parking/Company Parking
Bereavement Leave
Enhanced maternity pay
Enhanced paternity pay
Flexible working opportunities
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.