Regional Finance Lead

Join the Nexus team as a Regional Finance Lead

Position: Regional Finance Lead

Salary: NJC Points 44 – 47 (£53,955 - £57,600)

Location: Nexus Head Office, Enterprise Works, 300 Meadowhall Way, Sheffield, S9 1EA

Contract type: Full time (job shares and part time considered)

Closing date: Friday 10^th January 2025

Interview date: TBC (week beginning the 13^th)

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and experienced professional to join our central finance team as a Regional Finance Lead.

This is your chance to take on a pivotal role, with strategic financial oversight across our academies. If you thrive on tackling challenges, love diving into management accounts, and have the expertise to support and influence decision-making at a senior level, this may be the perfect new challenge!

Based at our Trust Head Offices, you’ll be part of a strong and established central finance team, that works closely with stakeholders across our schools and Local Authorities. If you’re a motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Trust

Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016 and has the highest ambitions possible for everyone we work with. We currently consist of 17 special schools, and 1 mainstream primary, with further growth planned this year. We are a forward thinking and innovative Trust with collaboration, enrichment and improvement enshrined within our day-to-day practice ensuring that leaners and their families are always at the centre of what we do.

The vision for Nexus is that we are constantly “Learning together, to be the best we can be.” This vision is what we aspire to and is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families. Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus, which is included in the recruitment pack for this advert.

Our Opportunity

Regional Finance Leads are at the heart of our Trust’s financial strategy, providing expert oversight across all schools within their assigned region (Rotherham, Doncaster, Sheffield, and Nottinghamshire). Reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer, you will play a key role in shaping the financial success of our schools while ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements and Trust policies.

In this vital role, you will:

Work with Headteachers to produce robust budgets and produce accurate and timely monitoring reports for your region’s schools.
Provide insightful financial analysis to support Headteachers and senior Trust staff in making informed decisions.
Collaborate proactively with Local Authority Finance partners to develop a deep understanding of High Needs funding methodologies and the impact of DfE statutory guidance.
Drive improvements in income forecasting, information sharing, and reconciliations, ensuring our schools’ financial sustainability.

As a skilled finance professional, you will have the autonomy to work proactively and independently while contributing to the wider strategic goals of the Trust. You’ll join a supportive team of two other Regional Finance Leads, backed by a strong central finance structure, that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What you can expect

An exciting opportunity to join a growing Trust operating across multiple Local Authorities
To be part of a strong central finance team, with colleagues across the trust who will make you proud to be part of our state education system
Working within an award winning MAT who pride themselves on having friendly and supportive academies who together are helping to transform communities

Further information

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact the Chief Financial Officer, Karen Smith - ksmith@nexusmat.org

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.

Please ensure that completed application forms are submitted to the HR Team at: hr-enquiries@nexusmat.org

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.