Finance Director

We are excited to be seeking a Finance Director to join our trust executive team. Leading this key directorate, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our financial future to support our sole purpose to deliver exceptional education.

At Broadleaf Partnership Trust, our motto of "Growing Together" is central to everything we do. We believe in supporting our schools and learners to continually improve while also nurturing the sustainable growth of our Trust. As Finance Director, you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to this shared journey.

Our Trust values of alliance, aspiration and agility set the direction for our finance strategy, lending themselves to our pooled funding principles that allow us to achieve equity by directing funding to where it will have the greatest impact.

Working closely with our central team and Trustees, and in collaboration with our school leaders, you will develop comprehensive financial plans, budgets and forecasts that ensure the financial health of our Trust whilst enabling our schools and learners to benefit from having access to the resources they need to achieve their objectives.

We can offer you:

· The opportunity to work in this innovative and vibrant Academy Trust

· Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

· Access the generous Local Government Pension Scheme

· The full support of an experienced professional team of staff

· Well established protocols and systems (including Xero accounting software and IMP budgeting software)

· Professional Development and training to support you in your work

· Access to relevant local and national networks

· Cashback healthcare plan

· Employee assistance scheme to include a 24/7 GP service, free and confidential advice, information and counselling, discounted gym membership, discounts at various retail outlets and attractions/days out

· Cycle to work scheme

If you have demonstrable experience in a senior finance role and a sound knowledge of the education sector, along with a professional accounting qualification, the ability to build trust and effective relationships with stakeholders, and a strategic mindset then we encourage you to apply.

Closing date: Midday on 14th November 2024.

If you have demonstrable experience in a senior finance role and a sound knowledge of the education sector, along with a professional accounting qualification, the ability to build trust and effective relationships with stakeholders, and a strategic mindset then we encourage you to apply.

· The opportunity to work in this innovative and vibrant Academy Trust

· Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

· Access the generous Local Government Pension Scheme

· The full support of an experienced professional team of staff

· Well established protocols and systems (including Xero accounting software and IMP budgeting software)

· Professional Development and training to support you in your work

· Access to relevant local and national networks

· Cashback healthcare plan

· Employee assistance scheme to include a 24/7 GP service, free and confidential advice, information and counselling, discounted gym membership, discounts at various retail outlets and attractions/days out