Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a
Head of Finance. The role would be responsible for leading the finance team,
support the Trust with continuous improvement of finance/business processes,
maintain a strong control environment, lead on the centralised financial
processes provided to all the Trust schools and deputise for the CFO.
You will have line management responsibility of the Finance Manager in the
central team, and responsibility for overseeing the work of the School Business
Managers across all MAT schools. You would be the Trust’s point of contact for
and to manage contracts and relationships with external stakeholders and lead
on financial audit processes. Your role would respond to the Trust’s needs to
support the delivery of the trust’s visions and aims, and you would work
closely with the trust Deputy CEO/CFO.
This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to play a key role within the Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust covering Kirklees and Calderdale. The Trust currently has 16 schools with 4 pending conversions and is expanding.
All new employees to the
Trust are subject to a six-month probationary period.
Learning Accord Multi
Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in
line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All appointments are subject to
an enhanced DBS check as well as satisfactory references.
We are committed to being
an inclusive and welcoming employer. Our Trust values the unique experiences,
perspectives and contributions that every individual brings. We actively
encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, faiths and none,
abilities, ages, genders and sexual orientations. We are dedicated to ensuring
that our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and free from
discrimination, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Gemma Falconer
01484705682
gemma.falconer@learningaccord.org
Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
