LEAP Multi-Academy Trust

Brinsworth Academy

Finance Manager
Person Specification
Essential requirements are those without which an applicant will NOT be considered for appointment.
Personal attributes required based on Job Description / Essential E / Desirable D
Relevant Experience
1. Relevant experience in a senior management position in a financial role.
2. Relevant experience in a senior management position preferably within an educational institution or charity.
3. Proven success in management of and responsibility for other staff. / E
E / D
Education and Training
1. Degree level qualification.
2. Accountant with qualification from a recognised body CIMA/ACCA or ACA
3. Post graduate or diploma level qualification. / E
E
E
Knowledge and Skills
1. Commensurate with the job description.
2. Ability to maintain a professional approach at all times and an ability to assume respect from colleagues.
3. High-level organisational skills.
4. Ability to work rapidly and under competing deadlines whilst retaining the quality of work.
5. Flexibility and ability to deal with emergent issues.
6. Ability to work well on own initiative.
7. Ability to lead, manage and motivate others.
8. Excellent inter-personal skills both oral and in writing.
9. Ability to quickly assimilate new information.
10. Ability to analyse problems and propose workable solution.
11. Excellent ICT Skills (spreadsheets, particularly Excel including Pivot tables, V Look Ups and ideally Macros) and knowledge of accounting software necessary for fulfilment of the role. / E
E
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E
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Additional Factors
1. Strong recommendation from professional referees (including current employer, as appropriate).
2. Consistent record of good attendance and punctuality at work.
3. Approach in line with the Trust’s ethos; ability to represent the Trust in a positive way when dealing with the DfE, ESFA and other outside agencies.
4. Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people. / E
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