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36 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 2 weeks (41 weeks)
The grade on appointment will be determined by the degree to which the successful candidate can fulfil the Job Description.
Fulham Cross Academy Trust is the umbrella organisation which operates Fulham Cross Academy, Fulham Cross Girls’ School and Fulham Cross Sixth Form.
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced and motivated individual to take up the post of Trust Finance Manager. This role will support the Director of Finance, Executive Principal and Heads of School in all aspects of financial processes. The successful candidate will have a positive and flexible approach while managing a diverse and demanding workload and be highly motivated, enthusiastic, analytical and innovative. This role provides the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school, a friendly, supportive and talented staff team, committed to providing an excellent education for every student.
The role will ensure processes are as efficient as possible and that management reporting is delivered on a timely basis to enable effective decision making at all levels of the Trust. The Finance Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day line management of a team of two Finance Officers across both schools. The role will also require interaction with the senior leadership team.
Benefits

• Pension scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free refreshments
• Free onsite parking
• Individual performance development plans for career development and lifelong learning
• Free eye test

Closing date: Midday on Thursday 31st October 2024
Interviews: w/c 4th November 2024
Early applications are welcome. We reserve the right to interview and appoint sooner if the right candidate comes along.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to show they share its commitment; an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with the relevant legislation.

Fulham Cross Academy Trust is the ‘umbrella’ organisation which operates Fulham Cross Girls’ School on Munster Road, and Fulham Cross Academy and Fulham Cross Sixth Form, on Kingwood Road, in Fulham.
For students aged 11-16, Fulham Cross Girls’ School offers traditional, single-sex, classroom-based education and Fulham Cross Academy offers an innovative, classroom-based education, with a heavy focus on STEM. The Fulham Cross Sixth Form offers vocational and STEM-focused A levels and work related education for students aged 16-19. Fulham Cross Academy Trust provides the umbrella of a leadership sharing experience, governance and ethos for the benefit of all the schools.
Fulham Cross Academy Trust Vision:
Fulham Cross Academy Trust is driven by a passion to see the young people who arrive through our doors succeed. We are committed to providing a high-quality, forward-thinking education for our students – equipping them with the tools to flourish beyond our walls.
We aim to instil compassion, empathy and respect in all our students, whilst also fostering a love for learning. At the end of their Fulham Cross journey, students will be confident and creative individuals with an unshakeable sense of self-worth who have gained the confidence and skills to reach their full potential in life.
We are an open, diverse and inclusive community where all students reach the heights of aspiration through nurturing self-confidence, belief and becoming a global citizen.
Working in partnership, we will:

• Provide our learners with a broader, stronger, more differentiated curriculum, with the capacity for more specialist provision in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths.
• Continue to develop a Sixth Form with a full range of courses that give students the best opportunity to access the world of higher education and employment.
• Promote and develop the extensive range of support mechanisms we have in place to address the holistic needs of every learner.
• Provide additional opportunities for community engagement through sport and culture.
• Demonstrate a real commitment to the Continued Professional Development of all our staff to secure the best possible outcomes for our learners.