Chief Finance Officer

Job Description

The Tilian Partnershipare looking to recruit flexible and highly motivatedChief Finance Officer to join our team based inBardwell, who share the same commitment, dedication, care, and support as we do. You will join us on a flexible working contract, 2 to 3 days per week, exact hours and working pattern to be negotiated, and to be worked flexibly in accordance with the needs of the business.. Thesuccessful candidate will earn a competitive salary.The Tilian Partnership, is a Suffolk-based MAT of Church of England Primary School, believing that all children should receive a first-class education to be well prepared for their life ahead academically, personally, emotionally and professionally. We arecommitted to our responsibility to support and challenge our schools and their staff to ensure success.Are you a finance professional looking for a more flexible role to fit in with your lifestyle who has a passion to contribute to children receiving a first class education Perhaps you are looking for an impactful role where you can innovate and lead onfinancial strategy but aren’t looking for a full-time role at this point in your career. The Tilian Partnership is offering a unique opportunity for the right person to become part of the Trust’s Senior Executive team on a part time basis, with flexibilityto negotiate and set your working hours and working pattern.About the Chief Finance Officer roleThe Trust is looking for an inspirational finance professional to take on the role of Chief Finance Officer, and to help take the Trust forward as it continues to grow. You will be based in the Trust’s Central Office near Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, but with a hybrid working style, meaning you will be able to work from homewhen appropriate. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer (also the Accounting Officer), Trust Board and the MAT central team, you will ensure that the financial leadership and strategy supports and develops the educational aims, ethos and growthstrategy of the Trust, and each of its ten schoolsThis is a strategic leadership role, with accountability for the operation, maintenance and development of systems, processes and procedures relating to finance across the Trust. You will lead the finance team to support the Trust’s schools in ensuring goodfinancial management at all times and ensuring that public money is safeguarded and used appropriately, economically, efficiently and effectively.What were looking for in our Chief Finance Officer:We are looking for someone who has strong accountancy skills, with a proven track record in leading, inspiring and delivering at a leadership level, ideally with some experience in the Education Sector. You will have strong communication and interpersonalskills, with the ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with trustees, governors and headteachers, and be able to provide them with advice, support and challenge.You will be expected to travel to the schools across the MAT, and for Trust board/executive meetings, and will hold a clean UK driving licence.Closing date: 4pm, 31 January 2024.Interview date: Early February 2024.If you think you have what it takes to be successful in thisChief Finance Officerrole, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.The Tilian Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils.We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In our schools we create a culture of safeguarding which is the responsibility of all staff.