Regional Finance Partner

Flexible working + Career development + Staff benefits + CPD + Pension scheme (Local Government)

Your Opportunity

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Finance Partner to join our Trust. The role oversees 9 academies in our Central cluster in Surrey, covering Epsom, Banstead, Cheam and West Ewell. Responsible to the Financial Controller, we require an individual who is a great team player, has excellent communication skills and has a flexible approach to work.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Heads of our schools within our Central cluster to ensure that resources are used as effectively as possible to provide the best possible education for children and young people. 

Ideally we are looking to recruit to a full time post but will consider applications that are based on a commitment of 30 hours per week over 52 weeks of the year. Please indicate in your supporting statement (within the application form) your preferred working pattern. 

The role will include

• Providing finance leadership and business support to Executive Head teachers, helping to drive positive change
• Supporting & guiding budget holders & senior management in their financial management responsibilities
• Lead the regional finance team of Finance managers and Finance Officers with the day to day running of the 9 academies
• Routinely develop and review Management accounts, forecasts and budgets

Join Our Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 41 academies or in our central team.

• Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 41 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

Our Employment Offer

• GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
• Access to our highly competitive pension scheme
• Flexible working options - (staggered start and finish times, hybrid working, virtual meetings)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification within our recruitment pack for more information and before applying.