Finance Manager

 The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust (DLPT) are looking to recruit a qualified and experienced Finance Manager who will bring enthusiasm and drive to lead the development and consolidation of the Trust finance operations through the next exciting stage of our growth.

Working with the Chief Executive Officer and Trust Directors, the post holder will lead on Trust Finance matters: including preparing an annual budget for the Trust Board and managing day to day operational spend. The post holder will provide specific expertise in long-term financial management ensuring that all requirements of the Department for Education (DfE) and Education Funding Agency (EFA) are met. As part of this role the post holder will work closely with the Heads of School in the five primary schools in DLPT to ensure compliance with financial procedures, including the purchasing of services, the preparation and monitoring of individual Academy budgets and ensuring that Academies comply with their statutory obligations.

The successful candidate will meet the person specification.  Please note that the listed criteria will form the basis of the selection process. Applicants should address all elements of the Person Specification, indicating experience and where appropriate citing supporting examples within their application.

Terms and Conditions

The employer for this post is The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust.
 
The post will be based at Middlefield Primary Academy in St Neots.
 
This post requires the ability to travel and work directly with academies. 

If you would like to apply for this position, please submit a completed application form and a covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for the position to HR@diamondlearningtrust.com

Job description and application forms are available on our website: http://www.diamondlearningtrust.com/

If you would value an exploratory conversation, please contact Jacqui Anstee, Head of HR on the email address above or directly on 01480 479 860.

Closing date   Midday on Wednesday 15th April 2015
Interviews   Thursday 16th April 2015

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, qualification and reference checks

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust (DPLT)