Senior Finance Officer - Dudley Academies Trust

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Dudley Academies Trust 

(52 weeks per year / 37 hours per week)

Dudley Academies Trust is looking to appoint a Senior Finance Officer. 

Based at the Trust central offices this post will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will assist with the development of the Trust management accounting function including planning, allocating resources and financial forecasts.

In addition to the Chief Financial Officer this role will also provide support to the School Business Managers in the provision of an efficient and effective finance service to the wider Academy Trust and its stakeholders.

Dudley Academies Trust was formed in September 2017 under the sponsorship of Dudley College of Technology.  Our Trust schools are St James Academy, The Link Academy, Pegasus Academy, Beacon Hill Academy and Blowers Green Primary.  The Trust when combined with the sponsor, annually supports 8,500 young people aged 4 to 19 years old and employs almost 1,300 staff.

The Trust recognises that our staff are our most valuable asset and investing in our people is a key strategic priority for the Trust. A common and extensive programme of staff development operates across the Trust, this is extended to senior and middle leaders, aspiring leaders, teaching and support staff and non-qualified teachers.

You will be joining the Trust at an exciting time as we are continuing our journey to provide a first-class education for the young people of Dudley, with outstanding teaching and learning being the Trust’s foremost priority.

Closing date – 1st February 2022 - we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. 

 All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks, where the applicant will be employed in a regulated activity. 

Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including disabled, and black and ethnic minority applicants.

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.