The posting
We are looking for an experienced financial and business leader who can bring strategic thinking, professional expertise and sound judgement to our Senior Leadership Team.
Essential:
- Significant senior level experience of financial management and leadership within a complex organisation
- Experience of strategic financial planning, including budgeting, forecasting and using financial information to support organisational decision making
- Experience of leading and developing teams, with effective delegation and accountability
- Experience of leading organisational change and improving systems, processes or ways of working
- Experience of working with senior leaders, using professional judgement and influence to provide clear advice, constructive challenge and shape organisational decision making
- Understanding of strategic HR and workforce management
- Understanding of governance, risk, internal control and organisational assurance
- Strong commercial awareness, including procurement, value for money and identifying opportunities for efficiency or income generation
- A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, with an understanding of the responsibilities of senior leaders in creating a safe organisational culture
- Ability to build trusted relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
- Evidence of operating as a strategic leader beyond their own functional area, contributing to the wider organisational priorities and decision making
- Evidence of building effective external relationships and professional networks to support organisational development
- High standards of integrity, discretion and professional judgement
- Commitment to the values, ethos and educational purpose of Chipping Campden School
- Relevant professional qualification in finance, accountancy, school business leadership or a related discipline
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively to a range of audiences
Desirable:
- Senior finance or business leadership experience within an educational setting
- Knowledge of academy funding, regulation and the Academy Trust Handbook
- Experience of working with trustees, governors or another non- executive board



