What skills and experience we're looking forQualifications: • Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA preferably with a practice backgr.....
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications: • Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA preferably with a practice background • Degree or equivalent level of education • Excellent numeracy and literacy
Experience: • Proven experience in a senior financial and operational leadership role • Experience of treasury management • Experience of accounts payable • Strong understanding of financial management, regulatory compliance, and risk management • Strong knowledge of public sector procurement rules, ensuring best value for money while remaining compliant with regulations • Ability to negotiate contracts for services and goods across a broad range of areas, including ICT, facilities, and marketing. • Knowledge of managing educational estates, including facility planning, maintenance, capital projects, and compliance with statutory requirements. • Comprehensive understanding of health and safety legislation, risk management, and creating a safe environment for staff and students. • Expertise in overseeing ICT systems and infrastructure, particularly in implementing digital solutions to enhance educational delivery and operational efficiency. • Thorough understanding of governance frameworks, particularly in relation to the charity sector and educational bodies, ensuring adherence to legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. • Ability to manage communications during critical incidents or public relations challenges, particularly in relation to health and safety or governance issues. • Familiarity with the UK education system, especially the specific requirements for multiacademy trusts (MATs) or similar educational organisations • Comprehensive knowledge of UK legislation in education, estates, health and safety, data protection (GDPR), and procurement. • Knowledge of sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency, waste reduction, and environmental impact, especially in estates management. • Experience in managing emergencies, particularly those related to health and safety incidents or significant operational disruptions. • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to articulate the trust’s operational strategies, policies, and visions clearly to all stakeholders
Skills, Knowledge: • Excellent organisational skills • Ability to meet deadlines • Ability to develop positive working relationships • Solution focused • Pragmatic • Excellent communication skills • Approachable • Accurate and diligent work • Passion for learning and development • Able to exercise judgement and refer matters as necessary • Good knowledge and understanding of basic accounting principles • Good knowledge of bank reconciliations • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office suite • Ability to manipulate data and produce meaningful reports • Excellent knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics • Track record of strategic planning and business development • Demonstrable ability to plan strategically and to lead, motivate, develop and inspire staff and colleagues and to manage change • Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication and presentation skills • Ability to prioritise conflicting workloads • Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills. • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders. • Commitment to the values and mission of the MAT. • Innovative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
What the school offers its staff
The Inspiration Trust offers all staff a range of benefits via our ‘my lifestyle' portal. All eligible staff will have access to a range of benefits from salary sacrifice schemes and employee discounts.
Commitment to safeguarding
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.
