Finance Manager

Permanent, Fulltime

Finance Manager

37 hours per week all year round (32 hpw may be considered)

Grade F: £33,024 - £36,648 – depending on experience (pay award pending)

 Required from 22nd April 2025

Chulmleigh Academy Trust is a family of academy schools, which includes Chulmleigh College, Chulmleigh Primary School, East Worlington School, and Lapford Community Primary School. Our aim is to provide the highest quality education for the children and young people in our care at every stage, with exceptional teaching in a supportive, friendly, and safe environment.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and friendly person to join and manage our committed and hardworking Finance Team. The Finance Team is based at Chulmleigh Community College and are responsible for the processing of all financial data for our three primary schools in addition to the College.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Academy Business Manager offering the very best support to our staff, pupils and parents. Full training and a comprehensive handover will be provided to ensure a smooth transition for this key role.

 Main responsibilities include:

·       To oversee and support the functions of the Finance Team.

·       To contribute to a positive ethos in the College in which everyone, staff, pupils, parents and directors feel valued.

·       To ensure an effective and efficient finance operation.

·       To supply information and reports, as required, to our Senior Leadership Team, Directors, Auditors and statutory bodies such as LGPS.

·       To ensure the smooth day to day operation of tasks within specific areas of the Trust and maintaining and devising efficient and effective financial and administrative processes and procedures.

·       To ensure Health and Safety requirements are met.

·       To assist with personnel administration procedures.

·       To provide advice and guidance within established frameworks.

·       Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other professionals.

·       Participate in training opportunities and professional development as required 

We are committed to appointing the very best candidate and would consider candidates able to offer 37 hours per week or 32 hours per week within an all-year-round contract. The rewarding role would be perfect for an experienced finance professional seeking a new challenge in a supportive friendly environment where staff can achieve their highest potential.

Further information including main duties across all areas of responsibility is contained within the Candidate Pack available on our website.

Employment benefits include eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, employees of the Trust are entitled to receive a 50% discount on childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.

Details of the application process are contained in the Candidate Pack. Completed application forms to be emailed to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10 am Monday, 11th November 2024. All applications will be acknowledged.

As employers, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and in that regard, we have appropriate policies and procedures. All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children.

In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants’ names as part of our due diligence checks.

Closing date: 10 am, Monday, 11th November 2024

Interview Date: Wednesday, 20th November 2024