Overview

The role: Director of Finance, Join a Leading Multi-Academy Trust Driving Excellence in Education. The White Horse Federation is a thriving Multi-Academy Trust of 30 schools across Swindon, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional education and creating opportunities that transform lives. We are now looking for a strategic and visionary Director of Finance to lead our finance function and play a critical role in shaping the future of the Trust. As a key member of our senior leadership team, you will manage the Finance function on behalf of the Chief Financial and Operations Officer and professional leadership. Providing expert financial guidance, driving performance, and supporting long-term financial planning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the core Finance function on behalf of the Chief Financial and Operations Officer, providing visible and professional leadership.
• Provide sound financial advice and support including contributing to strategic financial planning, prioritisation and development.
• Manage expectations of Trust leaders in a proactive and positive manner, ensuring the Finance team deliver a customer-focused approach with pragmatic solutions.
• Ensure that the Trust adheres to statutory deadlines.
• The Director of Finance will contribute to the aims of the Trusts strategic objectives by undertaking specific responsibilities listed in the job description.
• A busy and varied role where no two days are the same!
• A friendly, supportive team who are committed to providing a high quality service.
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking Trust with high aspirations for students, staff and school improvement.

Benefits

• Exciting and relevant CPD and career development opportunities.
• A range of employee benefits including Local Government Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and employee assistance programme.
• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts on Gym Membership
• Menopause support network
• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Tusker Car Purchase Scheme
• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential
• Excellent Pension Scheme with employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day's leave per year