Finance Director

Cabot Learning Federation; Warmley; On-site; GBP 89,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Finance Director
Contract: Full Time, All-Year-Round, Fixed Term for up to 1 year.
Hours: 37 hours per week would consider part time.
Salary: L25-L29 (£89,830 - £99,067)
Start: As soon as possible

Cabot Learning Federation are currently seeking an inspiring Finance Director who can provide assurance to the COO, CEO and Board of Trustees over all financial matters, including financial strategy and risk, systems of internal financial control, financial standing, and sustainability of CLF's financial position.

The Finance Director will report to the Chief Operating Officer.

About you:

You will have the ability to operate at both an operational and strategic level, communicating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, as well as the vision, passion, and presence to create and deliver the financial targets of the organisation.

You will be a qualified accountant and a transformational leader with highly developed influencing skills, underpinned by personal resilience and an ability to succeed in a high-profile leadership role.

Why work at the CLF:

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 35 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we are all driven by a commitment to excellence and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We are proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

Recruitment Timeline:

• Closing Date: 27 April 2025
• Shortlisting: w/c 28 April 2025
• Interviews: w/c 5th May 2025

How To Apply:

On clicking apply you will be redirected to the job on our Eteach careers page to complete your application.

Within your application, please include names, positions, organisations and telephone contact numbers for at least two referees (preferably your most recent employer(s)). If you do not wish for your referees to be approached without your permission, please indicate this clearly. Please note updates regarding an application, which could include an invite to interview, will be sent to the email address used when registering an Eteach account.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.