Financial Operations Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for us to appoint an experienced, highly motivated Financial Operations Manager to join our central team at Hope Sentamu Learning Trust. The post holder will lead in the efficient and effective control and administration of the Trust's finance systems and manage a team of financial operations staff, working closely with the Financial Controller and Chief Financial Officer to contribute to the long-term financial planning and financial health of the Trust.

This role will be based at our Head Office in York (YO30).

Some of the key tasks associated with this role are as follows:

• Scrutiny and control of the Trust bank account which has a cash flow of £50m+ across 14 schools and the Central Team.
• Gatekeeping of all expenditure through the Purchase Ledger.
• Ensuring identification of all income to ensure timely bank reconciliation.
• Management of the financial relationship with key stakeholders, suppliers and funding organisations.
• Training of the Central Financial Operations Team and associated Academy staff.

The successful candidate will have an in depth working knowledge of financial systems and a strong background within finance operations, including, but not limited to, substantial experience in finance administration; leadership and management experience; experience in budget preparation, management and monitoring; and experience of computerised management information systems and accounts.

Our Trust values of Respect, Teamwork and Kindness underpin the vision 'Life in all its fullness - a place to thrive' and are central to all Trust activities and aims. If you share this vision, we would love to receive your application.

Job Details

Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Full Year

Position Type: Permanent Post

Line Manager: Financial Controller/Chief Financial Officer

Travel Required: Occasional 

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

Hope Sentamu Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.