Senior Finance/HR Officer (Maternity Cover)

Experience of analysing financial

information and using budget monitoring

procedures for monitoring income

and expenditure.

Ability to analyse complex

information and statistical data to produce reports and

commentary using spreadsheets and

databases.

Excellent IT skills and the

ability to use financial management software packages or

similar systems.

Ability to develop and review

financial systems and procedures and implement

improvements.

Effective communicator, both

verbally and in writing, with an ability to relate to staff

at all levels of seniority.

Excellent numerical skills to

check and record accurate financial information, with an

ability to proofread large amounts

of financial data.

Ability to keep accurate financial

records and maintain an efficient filing system.

An understanding of the importance

of financial regulations, and a knowledge of

such regulations or an ability to

learn these through training.

Good organisational skills to meet

any financial deadlines as required throughout the

school financial year.

Willingness to attend any training

courses as may be required in the future.

Willingness to abide by the Academy’s

and Governors' various policies.

The role holder must have a

command of spoken English which is sufficient to enable

the effective performance of the

role, including the ability to speak with confidence

and accuracy and the ability to

listen and respond appropriately dependent on the

audience.

Personal Style and Behaviour

Tact and diplomacy in all

interpersonal relationships with the public, pupils and

colleagues at work.

Self-motivation and personal drive

to complete tasks to the required timescales and

quality standards.

The flexibility to adapt to

changing workload demands and new school challenges.

Personal commitment to ensure

services are equally accessible and appropriate to

the diverse needs of the service

users.

Personal commitment to continuous

self-development.

Personal Commitment to continuous

service improvement.

Personal commitment to the

school's professional standards, including dress code,

at all times

Be willing to consent to and apply

for an enhanced disclosure check to the DBS

(Disclosure and Barring Service).