Pendle Education Trust · Nelson
Qualifications and Professional Status Recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA) or commitment to obtaining a qualification Evidence of sustained professional development at senior leadership level Minimum of 5 strong GCSEs (A* - C) including English and Maths Experience Minimum of five years’ experience working at a senior Finance level Proven experience of statutory accounts preparation and establishing financial systems - preferably in a geographically distributed organisation Experience of using accounts, payroll and budgetary software Strategic Finance and Operational leadership in a complex, multi-site organisation Experience leading and managing finance teams Skills and Abilities To be able to be flexible and take both a proactive and responsive approach towards the role Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail Excellent planning and organisation skills Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload with conflicting deadlines