Finance Manager (Business Partner)

The Cabot Learning Federation is a mature multi-academy trust (MAT) of over 20 academies in the South West of England.

The fundamental mission of the CLF is that its work will bear the hallmarks of excellence in all that it does in supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.

We are now seeking to recruit a Finance Manager/ Business Partner to join our expanding central finance team. This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive team, with responsibility for providing finance business partnering to a mix of primary and secondary academies.

You will be joining us at an exciting time, as we continue to expand and implement a new finance system.

What we are looking for:

Working closely with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team you will be confident in presenting financial information to non-finance staff, working comfortably with complex data, and analysing to support and inform decision making. To be successful in the post, you will have the ability to build excellent working relationships with a variety of both central and academy-based staff. Working as part of the Central Finance Team the role will include a broad range of duties with a clear focus on budget setting, supporting with budget management and the production of management accounts.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager you will provide professional capacity to the Finance Manager Team and support your academies in a varied and wide-ranging role ensuring effective budget management and reporting. You will provide financial leadership to Principals and the wider academy Senior Leadership team, delivering timely advice and support in the resolution of financial issues. You will have the determination to improve processes, drive change and be prepared to challenge when required to ensure the best outcomes for our pupils.

The post is full time (37 hours per week) although we would be happy to consider applicants who would like to work 30 + hours per week.

Within Finance we operate a hybrid working arrangement, where you would join us in our head office once a week, with visits to academies as required.

Please download the full job description and person specification via the CLF careers website.

You opportunity:

You will be a part of a diverse Federation working alongside professional and inspirational people. The Cabot Learning Federation is committed to providing the very best learning experiences for every young person we educate, which you can be a part of. You will have access to our generous benefits package including excellent annual leave entitlement, access to our pension scheme and a number of other well-being benefits. You will be working within a large multi-academy trust which provides dedicated training programmes and the opportunity to gain experience within other departments and CLF functions.

About the Cabot Learning Federation

The Cabot Learning Federation is a diverse Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the South West. We currently sponsor eight secondary academies, nine primary academies, an all through provision, a studio school, a discrete Post 16 provision and an alternative provision which consists of one primary and three secondary phases. CLF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The trust is proud to serve a diverse student population and their communities. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We are proud to be part of a diverse community in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Weston and celebrate the richness of cultures, faiths and backgrounds of our students. We aim to develop a curriculum that is responsive to our pupils needs and reflects their diverse interests and backgrounds.

The CLF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. Whilst this role does not work directly with students you will be based on site and have regular access to students and are therefore in regulated activity. 

Please submit your application form via the CLF recruitment portal. CV’s will not be accepted and any submitted will not be considered alongside your application.

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