Head of Finance Management/Supervisors - Full-time

Chilton Primary School, Ramsgate

• Ref:KCC886-2596-98S
• Posted:18/10/2017
• Pay:IRO: £45,000. Negotiable for right candidate
• Start Date:Jan 2018
• App Close Date:10/11/2017 at 12:00
• Interviews:16th November 2017

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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER for the Viking Academy Trust...

The role of the Viking Academy Trust Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is to provide high quality leadership and management of the Trust’s financial functions, in order that the Trust can run efficiently and effectively in delivering its vision, aims and objectives.

The CFO will work with the Board, the Heads of School and the Trust Leadership Team, (of which he or she will be a member), to establish the vision for the future financial management of the Trust. The CFO will contribute to the Board’s strategic decision making, whilst taking advantage of economies of scale by centralising contracts and by rationalising the accounting function as appropriate to the Trust’s present and intended structure.

The CFO will ensure that sound and appropriate financial governance and risk management arrangements are in place across the Trust, that budgets are prepared and monitored and that annual accounts are delivered in accordance with the Academies Financial Handbook, the EFSA guidelines and with all statutory requirements.

The CFO will lead the promotion and delivery by the whole organisation of good financial management so that public money is safeguarded at all times and used appropriately, economically, efficiently and effectively.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

Previous finance / accounts experience essential.

Previous school finance experience beneficial but not essential.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Trust Secretary, Mrs C Southern, to arrange a meeting to discuss the role prior to submitting an application.

cheryl.southern@vikingacademytrust.com or via Chilton school office: 01843 597695

Applicants are advised to visit the Viking Academy Trust website to gain further understanding of the Multi-Academy Trust: www.vikingacademytrust.com   

Information about the school

Chilton Primary is part of Viking Academy Trust which comprises of one junior school and two primary schools; Chilton Primary, Ramsgate Arts Primary School and Upton Junior School.

Chilton Primary is a two form entry school situated in Ramsgate. We provide distinctive and exciting learning environments in which all pupils receive the support and encouragement they need to become successful, confident pupils.

The Viking Academy Trust has a dedicated staff team; determined in their efforts to ensure all pupils receive a first class educational experience. We combine a broad, challenging, high-quality education with excellent pastoral care and extra-curricular opportunity.

Our aim is to educate our pupils in the broadest sense, offering a firm foundation for life, a challenging but safe environment and a strong community spirit.

Our pupils; staff, parents and governors are proud of their school - come and see why!

Job Contact Information

• Name:Alex McAuley - Head of School
• Address:Chilton Lane, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 0LQ
• Telephone: (01843) 597695
• Email: admin@chiltonprimary.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• VAT CFO JD