Fixed term 12-months

location: Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent

We are seeking a Finance Manager to join the Trust within the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire region at this exciting time as we grow. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong financial and technical experience to support the Regional Finance Director for their Hub along with 3 primary schools.

Purpose of role:

To provide support to the finance function of the Academy Trust. To assist with all aspects of development and effective operation of financial systems and procedures. To oversee academy budget setting and monitoring, departmental budget, costing activities and development of budget profiles. To be functionally responsible for those services which ensure the effective operations of the academy.

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.  We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

Benefits

31 days annual leave + bank holidays

Hybrid / flexible working available

Professional membership fees paid

Local government pension scheme

Co-op staff discount and other benefits

24/7 Employee Support

How to apply

Application deadline: 3rd December 2023 09:00

Interview Date: W/C 11th December 2023

Applications must be on our application form, which is available along with other supporting information on our website at https://www.coopacademies.co.uk/vacancies/ and returned to centralrecruitment@coopacademies.co.uk You can also use this email address to make contact if you have any questions about the role.

For more information about the Trust, please visit www.coopacademies.co.uk 

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, and online checks will be carried out.