We are delighted to be the exclusive recruitment partner for the appointment of a new Chief Finance Officer to join the Diocesan Multi Academy Trust, based at their office in Ipswich.
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You will lead the financial strategy for the trust and support the 21 Church of England primary schools across Suffolk. You will have both a strategic leadership and a technical role, ensuring sound financial management, managing contracts, preparing and monitoring budgets and ensuring the delivery of annual consolidated accounts.
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Responsibilities include:
- Provide accurate and timely financial information and ensure regulatory compliance
- Provide professional advice and support to the headteachers
- Lead the finance team and the wider finance function across all schools in monitoring and controlling financial operations
- Prepare consolidated year end accounts for the Multi Academy Trust (MAT)
- Produce timely, accurate and appropriate reports and financial forecasts for the MAT Board and Finance and Audit Committee
- Liaise with external auditors and take appropriate action on any audit report findings
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Key skills:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with relevant post qualified experience
- Have an in-depth understanding of internal financial controls and compliance
- Experience from the public/charity sector would be preferred but not essential
- Ability to work to strict deadlines
- Manage and mentor teams across the MAT
- Excellent communicator
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Please contact Amy Perks at Pure for more informatio