Due to the upcoming retirement of our highly respected incumbent post holder, we are looking to appoint an exceptional financial leader to the position of Chief Finance Officer.
As a key member of the Trust’s Executive Team, the CFO has overall operational and strategic responsibility for all aspects of the Trust’s finances, as well as overseeing the estates and IT function of the Trust, line managing the Trust’s Director of Estates and IT Infrastructure and the Trust’s Central Finance Team.
Working closely with the Trust’s Executive Team, which comprises the CEO, the COO and Director of Trust Services, the CFO will ensure the financial sustainability of the Trust, agilely responding to its changing needs and the demands of the education sector. The CFO will provide advice to the CEO, Trust leaders and the Board of Trustees in ensuring they are fully aware of their financial responsibilities and that financial propriety is maintained at all times.
The successful candidate will have significant experience of leading and managing substantial budgets and working with a range of stakeholders to develop strong financial understanding. You will be educated to degree level or equivalent, and hold a professional accountancy qualification. Experience of working within an educational setting is desirable; what is more important is your proven track record of successful financial leadership and management in a complex or multi-site organisation.
In joining our small Trust, you will experience a working environment which is flexible and personal, with supportive colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We will get to know you as an individual and we will value what you bring to the team.
As a Trust, we also offer a range of staff benefits which are second to none, including
- enrolment in the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
- generous annual leave entitlement
- a Cycle to Work scheme
- access to a range of lifestyle savings, discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers through our Excel Learning Trust discount platform
- access to an Employee Assistance Programme for both you and your immediate family members
- high quality CPD and training
…plus many more! Further details regarding our staff benefits and information about our Trust can be found here.
About this role
- Chief Finance Officer
- Excel Learning Trust, York
- Permanent
- Full time
- 52 weeks a year
- Grade 13, Level 1-4 (£65,502 – £74,554 per annum)
- Closing date: midnight on Thursday 30 January 2025
- Interview date: to be confirmed
- Start Date: 1 June 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter
Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
How to apply
Please call Zoe French on 01904 806456, or email z.french@elt.org.uk to arrange an informal conversation with Mark Hassack, CEO, to discuss the role in more detail, or to arrange a visit to our Trust.
The deadline for applications is midnight on Thursday 30 January 2025, with the assessment and the selection process expected to take place shortly thereafter.
The job description and person specification for this role are available here.
To apply please download the application form here.
To apply for this vacancy, please submit completed forms electronically to recruitment@elt.org.uk, for the attention of Mark Hassack.
Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.
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