Head of Finance

Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Head of Finance. The role would be responsible for leading the finance team, support the Trust with continuous improvement of finance/business processes, maintain a strong control environment, lead on the centralised financial processes provided to all the Trust schools and deputise for the CFO. You will have line management responsibility of the Finance Manager in the central team, and responsibility for overseeing the work of the School Business Managers across all MAT schools. You would be the Trust’s point of contact for and to manage contracts and relationships with external stakeholders and lead on financial audit processes. Your role would respond to the Trust’s needs to support the delivery of the trust’s visions and aims, and you would work closely with the trust Deputy CEO/CFO. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to play a key role within the Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust covering Kirklees and Calderdale. The Trust currently has 16 schools with 4 pending conversions and is expanding. All new employees to the Trust are subject to a six-month probationary period. Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as satisfactory references. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer. Our Trust values the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions that every individual brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, faiths and none, abilities, ages, genders and sexual orientations. We are dedicated to ensuring that our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and free from discrimination, in line with the Equality Act 2010.