Your new company
You will be working in a thriving Academy Trust that is forward-thinking, inclusive and focused on delivering high-quality education. You will be based in South Yorkshire.

Your new role
Reporting to the CEO, this is an interim role until April next year. You will work with the Senior Leadership team, leading a busy finance function overseeing a team of 7 while building key stakeholder relationships. You will join the team at a busy time of year. In addition to leading on monthly management accounts, you will also be instrumental in leading the budget-setting process. You will be responsible for driving cost efficiencies and looking at where the Trust can save money but, at the same time, putting children's education front and centre of all decisions. The Trust are also implementing a new finance system. This role will also oversee the project.

What you'll need to succeed
You must have worked previously in an Education / Academy Trust setting in order to hit the ground running at a busy time of year. You will have held a number one role in Finance either as a CFO or as Finance Director, led a finance team and have substantial experience of building stakeholder relationships. You will be experienced in setting school budgets and implementing cost-saving efficiencies. You will be available immediately and be able to commit to the assignment until April next year.

What you'll get in return
A competitive day rate, the opportunity of hybrid working and an assignment until April next year.

What you need to do now
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