The CE Academy is part of a highly successful trust called Tove Learning Trust (TLT). CE Academy is a multi-sited AP Academy providing Alternative Education for young people who are either permanently excluded from school, at risk of permanent exclusion from school, or pupils with emotionally based school avoidance. We also respond to the educational needs of pupils with EHC Plans who would otherwise be attending specialist provision.
We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and proficient Finance Manager to join CE Academy. The Finance Manager is the academy’s main finance administrator and works in the CE Academy County office. In supporting the work of the Academy, all CE Academy staff are expected to work directly with young people.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a recognisable qualification in financial management (or equivalent experience).
- Confidently provide advice and guidance to school based finance (but non-accountant) colleagues to ensure accurate reporting and statutory compliance.
- Demonstrate strong financial management and analysis skills with the ability to interrogate data and seek clarification where required.
- Have experience in a similar environment i.e. working with remote teams and ideally having a comprehensive understanding of the education sector.
- Be able to demonstrate strong IT skills including Google forms & docs as well as Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. and a mastery of bespoke software relating to the job
- role.
- Have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure
Candidates are encouraged to visit and meet a member of our Senior Leadership Team at one of our campus sites.
Only applications using the CE application form will be considered. To find our more information please visit: https://www.ce-academy.org/vacancies
Pay: £29,539.00-£33,142.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
