Finance Director

Finance Director

Location: Langley, Berkshire

Salary: c. £70,000 - £85,000

Working arrangements: Open to part-time, job-share and hybrid working

Are you an experienced finance leader seeking an opportunity to make a significant impact to the lives of young people?

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Trust as Finance Director, with the opportunity to also oversee IT, Facilities, or Health & Safety based on your expertise and interest. Working across our rewarding school environment, your leadership will play a pivotal role in driving financial sustainability and fostering a culture of excellence across our Trust. Your ability to develop and inspire others will be essential as you lead initiatives to enhance financial performance and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Whether it's optimising IT, maintaining state-of-the-art facilities, or ensuring the safety of our community, your contributions will shape the future of our schools.

Skills and Qualifications

• Qualified accountant
• Responsibility at senior leadership level for finance
• Experience of Board level working
• Demonstrable experience of leading a team effectively
• Experience of working in a medium to large organisation with a number of budget holders
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and accounting principles
• Leading and managing projects from inception to completion
• Understanding requirements of key stakeholders and using professional knowledge to recommend and implement appropriate solutions
• Motivating teams to share a commitment to high performance and an ethos of collaboration

About us

What makes The Arbib Education Trust one of the best places to work?

• 'It is easy to be yourself within this inclusive culture with high levels of respect for diversity’ Ofsted 2023
• A friendly, supportive central team
• Work across our 3 popular and oversubscribed schools:The Langley Academy (Secondary), The Langley Academy Primary & The Langley Heritage Primary
• Professional expertise is valued - Colleagues appreciate sharing skills & knowledge so that each of our students is provided with every opportunity to be the best they can be

Our perks

The wellbeing of all our colleagues really matter to us. Our wide-ranging staff benefits include:

• Ways to save - A world class defined-benefit pension (22.6% employer contribution), staff discounts from Vivup, access to private healthcare
• Work-life balance - 38 days annual leave (including public holidays), additional paid leave to cover important life events & a bespoke flexible working scheme
• Enhanced funding for personal development - opportunity to study and develop your skills further
• Healthy body and mind - Free on-site gym, cycle to work scheme, free annual flu jab, professional counselling, wellbeing resources, social activities and Trust summer party
• Easy commute- Free onsite parking, as well as excellent access to trains, buses and the Elizabeth Line

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Arbib Education Trust, please click apply where you will be redirected to their website to complete your application.