Job Description

About Us

Durrington Multi Academy Trust are seeking a Chief Finance Officer (CFO) who will provide high-quality leadership and management of the Trust's financial functions, ensuring efficient and effective operations that align with the Trust's vision, aims, and objectives.



The CFO will be a key member of the Trust Central Team, working closely with the Board of Trustees, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Director of Finance, Director of Operations and Headteachers. The CFO will demonstrate a commitment to keeping all children and young people safe.

Job Details

Salary:

16,937.00 - 24,627.00 pro-rata to hours worked plus up to 25 hours additional hours per year during holidays as required.

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

12 - 15 hours per week term time only

Location:

Worthing

Interviews:

To be advised

What You Need to Succeed

Educated to degree level or equivalent with a recognised accountancy qualification (eg. ACCA, ACA,CIMA) Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and statutory requirements. Excellent strategic planning, decision making, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong and successful leadership of teams. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Successful payroll experience. Proven experience and impact in a senior financial leadership role Resilience and the ability to grow professionally and flexibly within a developing organisation The ability to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines Portray a professional and approachable demeanour in relating to all members of the Trust community Show a high level of personal integrity with proven experience of handling sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy and with complete respect for confidentiality An inclusive team worker who can foster partnerships, work collaboratively across boundaries, and achieve performance and results through others Willing to be accountable and to take personal responsibility for own actions

Further Information

Durrington High School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form from

https://form.jotform.com/Durrington_MAT/application-form-non-teaching-post

Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to

kcopley@dmat.education

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Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on

kcopley@dmat.education 01903 705631.

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The reference number for this role is SCHO00595.



Job Reference: SCHO00595