Academy Head of Finance

EduExec Recruitment is working with an ambitious academy trust in North London to recruit a Head of Finance. This is a pivotal role for the trust, providing robust financial leadership and management information. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping financial strategy, controls and reporting across the organisation.

Reporting into the Director of Finance and working closely with the trust board, the successful candidate will take ownership of the day to day finance function, including:

• Managing the budget setting, forecasting and monthly management accounts across the trust
• Ensuring full compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook and all statutory financial returns, including the Budget Forecast Return and annual account
• Overseeing financial controls, procurement, and value for money across all sites
• Leading, developing and line managing the finance team
• Providing clear, accurate financial information and advice to senior leadership and trustees to support decision making
• Managing cash flow, payroll oversight and pension scheme administration
• Supporting the preparation of the integrated curriculum and financial plan

We are looking for a candidate who can operate confidently at both strategic and operational level, translating complex financial information into clear guidance for non-financial audiences. Candidates must be formally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) and must have prior experience working within academy or multi-academy trust finance, ideally at Buisness Partner, Finance Manager or Head of Finance level.

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