Financial Operations Manager
Hope Sentamu Learning Trust
York
- £34,834 - £37,336 per year
- New
- Salary:
- Salary shown above is based on Grade J, Scale Points 26-29) Pay award pending
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- October 2024
- Apply by:
- 9 September 2024
Job overview
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.
About Hope Sentamu Learning Trust
- Hope Sentamu Learning Trust
- Rawcliffe Drive, Clifton, York
- Yorkshire
- YO30 6ZS
- United Kingdom
About us
Hope Sentamu Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy trust for both primary and secondary schools. A Church of England trust established to bring together church and community schools, it was originally formed by Manor Church of England Academy and Poppleton Ousebank Primary School.
Our Vision
Our vision is really very simple. We aspire to provide a place where children and young people can thrive. The aspirations for our existing academies and those joining us are to establish environments where young people thrive. We want our schools to be places where children and young people thrive as active learners; compassionate, kind and creative individuals; caring and engaged citizens; and spiritual beings. We aim to grow together, to serve one another and nurture our children and young people.
In a world of turmoil we offer schools the opportunity to concentrate on teaching and learning, providing peace of mind as we look after everything else. Hope Sentamu Learning Trust presents opportunities and expectations that promote success.
As a Trust, we want every young person to experience great teaching, so we place the highest value on developing colleagues at all levels.
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