Deputy Chief Finance Officer

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. Job details Salary Grade: Grade 12 Salary Scale point 47 to 50 £55767 to £60383 pay award pending Location : Exceed Learning Partnership, Edlington Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 1PL Grade : Grade 12 Salary Scale point 47 to 50 £55,767 to £60,383 pay award pending Contract type : Full Time 37 hours per week 52 weeks Responsible to : Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Finance Officer Responsible for : Trust Finance Managers and Financial role of Academy Business Managers The Directors and Leadership Team of Exceed Learning Partnership are looking to appoint an inspirational Deputy CFO to contribute to the further success of our Education Trust in the years ahead. Exceed Learning Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust that currently comprises of 9 Academies, Bentley High Street Primary School, Carr Lodge Academy, Edlington Victoria Academy, Hall Cross Academy, Hill Top Academy, Rosedale Primary School, Sandringham Primary School, Sheep Dip Lane Academy, and Willow Primary School. Are you passionate about improving the life chances of young people? We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Deputy Chief Finance Officer to be part of our Trust Central Team and support the continued strategic progression of our Trust. This is a great opportunity for an exceptional individual to join a highly successful and rapidly- expanding Trust. There will be scope to have significant impact and develop your career with the organisation. Our ideal candidate will be: Professionally qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA CIPFA or equivalent) Commercially astute with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of making decisions based on accurate and relevant analysis Flexible in managing, planning, and executing daily, weekly, and monthly workloads in a busy Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels while working across multiple sites Committed to providing the best possible service to staff and maintaining confidentiality Skilled at balancing strategic planning with operational execution Working in Exceed Learning Partnership will offer: Excellent career development working alongside a National Leader of Education Talented and hard-working professional colleagues who are committed to children s success across the curriculum The support of being part of a successful Multi Academy Trust The most up-to-date training and development opportunities Wonderful pupils and parents who support the school in all its aspirations A highly committed and supportive Governing Body An inclusive ethos in which everyone is valued and respected An ethos where we promote and support the importance of physical, emotional and mental wellbeing with access to our exclusive employee support package in partnership with Schools Advisory Service and Fusion Health At Exceed Learning Partnership, we have a strong culture of school improvement, and professional development is at the heart of the Trust and all its academies. We offer the opportunity for you to develop your skills and gain experience in outstanding academies. As a Trust, we are passionate about meeting the needs of all our learners, ensuring their happiness and making the most of their individual talents. The focus on developing a lifelong love of learning is underpinned by rigorous attention to the development of essential skills and tools. We are committed to providing the very best educational opportunities for our staff and pupils. It is an exciting opportunity for you to join this team and make a difference. Please see the adjoining Recruitment Pack for the full job description and person specification. Our application form is also attached (please note that applications must be submitted on the appropriate form; CVs alone cannot be accepted). Visits to the Trust are strongly encouraged. To arrange a visit and meet Andy Hibbitt, our Deputy CEO and Phillip Wilkinson, our CFO please contact Lorraine Burton , Personnel Manager on 01709 805175 or email ##### If you have the qualities, we are looking for and want to be part of a high-performing team, dedicated to providing the best possible educational opportunities for the young people of Doncaster, then please send your completed application form to: Closing date for applications: Wednesday 17th July 2024 at 12 noon Short-listing: Friday 19 th July 2024 Interview process: Friday 26 th July 2024 Exceed Learning Partnership is an inclusive, diverse, supportive organisation. We care deeply about inclusive working practice and diverse teams. We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suitable to the job and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief and disability. The Directors and Governors of Exceed Learning Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children s barred list check. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check If you have not heard from us within three days of the shortlisting date, then unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. Head Office Riverside House Main Street Rotherham S60 1AE #J-18808-Ljbffr