Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Hours of work: 37 Hours Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only etc. (As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata) Closing date: Friday 28 June 2024 For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: The Hastings Academy Rye Road Hastings East Sussex TN35 5DN Phone: 01424 711950 Email: ##### Website: www.thehastingsacademy.org.uk Please note, we do not accept CVs. We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer to join the University of Brighton Academies Trust to support us in inspiring our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best. You will be part of our Executive Team and report directly to the Deputy Chief Executive: Chief Operating Officer. You will be responsible for the development and implementation of our Financial strategies and plans in support of our shared mission, vision and values and the Trust Strategy 2023-#####. You will work strategically and have excellent interpersonal skills to be able to influence critical decision making and communicate effectively across our stakeholders. Your significant experience in business process development and ability to harness new and changing technology will play a key role in a major change project focused on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of all of our administrative and operational processes across the Trust and our academies. Your finance and accounting expertise will be crucial to ensuring the continued financial sustainability of the Trust, supporting our 14 academies and 7 departments to address the financial challenges within the education sector, as well as supporting the establishment of a brand new innovative all-through primary and secondary school for children and young people in West Sussex, The Bedelands Academy. We are a growing organisation with over#####0 staff, nearl#####00 children and an annual £50million+ budget, and you will lead our Finance department across its financial control, financial management and procurement functions. As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential. Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils. Our success is a result of the dedication and expertise of our staff and central teams, creating vibrant places of learning that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of education. Together, we aim to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best. At the heart of everything we do are our pupils. We believe that learning should be exciting, engaging, and fun - an adventure where curiosity is celebrated, and creativity is encouraged. We strive to create an environment where each child feels inspired and supported, enabling them to discover their unique talents and interests. We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include: Automatic pay increments High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme Generous public sector pension scheme Discounts on retail & travel Cycle 2 Work scheme Charity giving As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential. Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils. Our success is a result of the dedication and expertise of our staff and central teams, creating vibrant places of learning that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of education. Together, we aim to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best. At the heart of everything we do are our pupils. We believe that learning should be exciting, engaging, and fun - an adventure where curiosity is celebrated, and creativity is encouraged. We strive to create an environment where each child feels inspired and supported, enabling them to discover their unique talents and interests. Our commitment The University of Brighton Academies 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 subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders A#####974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Or#####1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We welcome applications from all members of the community. The Trust is proud to be part of the government's Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to #####. To arrange an informal discussion about this role please contact Samantha Coates Deputy Chief Executive: Chief Operating Officer by email: ##### Please apply on our careers site: University of Brighton Academies Trust Jobs Search here for your perfect career - Job Information Apply for Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Additional Information Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times. #J-18808-Ljbffr