Chief Finance Officer

Description:

We are delighted to be the exclusive recruitment partner for the appointment of a new Chief Finance Officer to join the Diocesan Multi Academy Trust, based at their office in Ipswich.
 
You will lead the financial strategy for the trust and support the 21 Church of England primary schools across Suffolk. You will have both a strategic leadership and a technical role, ensuring sound financial management, managing contracts, preparing and monitoring budgets and ensuring the delivery of annual consolidated accounts.
 
Responsibilities include:

Provide accurate and timely financial information and ensure regulatory compliance
Provide professional advice and support to the headteachers
Lead the finance team and the wider finance function across all schools in monitoring and controlling financial operations
Prepare consolidated year end accounts for the Multi Academy Trust (MAT)
Produce timely, accurate and appropriate reports and financial forecasts for the MAT Board and Finance and Audit Committee
Liaise with external auditors and take appropriate action on any audit report findings 
Key skills:

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with relevant post qualified experience
Have an in-depth understanding of internal financial controls and compliance
Experience from the public/charity sector would be preferred but not essential
Ability to work to strict deadlines
Manage and mentor teams across the MAT
Excellent communicator 
Please contact Amy Perks at Pure for more information