Trust Finance Manager (E6273) - The GORSE Academies Trust

The GORSE Academies Trust are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Finance Manager within the central finance team. This role is of great importance to our work as a trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and operation of the budgeting and accounting systems, and monitoring and reporting on financial performance for a portfolio of trust establishments. The successful candidate will also be required to provide accurate and timely financial advice and information to the executive team, governors, senior leaders, and other colleagues to enable the trust to make best use of its financial resources.

• A degree or higher education level qualification in a relevant subject or be working towards.
• At least three years' experience in a senior finance role.
• Excellent knowledge of budget and financial management systems.
• Experience of presenting financial information to governors and senior leaders.
  
  GORSE have established a long-standing culture of excellence where 'high challenge, high support' is commonplace. Our trust is made up of 15 establishments from September 2024. In addition to this, we also operate GORSE SCITT and Leeds Teaching School Hub, important establishments in their own right. Ensuring that each element of the trust, including the central team, performs at its best to ensure all children, especially those whose who are disadvantaged, have the opportunity to secure the Gift of Choice, is the central mission of GORSE.
  
  As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership to a local government pension scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to Work scheme.