Finance Officer

Application closing date 17/04/2023 Working Pattern Blank Salary Grade E (point 10 to 14) £23,620 -£25,409 Contractual hours 37 Basis Blank Job category/type School Support Attachments Blank Job description Location: The Kingsmead School Derby Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks a year Contract type: Permanent The Kingsmead Schools are designed to educate and support some of the most vulnerable young people in Derby. Expectations and aspirations in school are high and you will support the schools’ Vision and Values. Ideally you will have experience of working in a busy school environment and be familiar with financial administration processes in an education setting. We are looking for someone who:

• can understand and interpret financial data and prepare and present reports for a variety of stakeholders.

• has experience of budget monitoring ranging from the ordering process through to invoice payment and reconciliations.

• can forecast future trends from previous data and adapt to known upcoming changes.

• is able to work independently to deadlines and timeframes which may change.

• is confident and comfortable working independently and travelling in and around the city, across a variety of different sites when needed.

• can support the Data and Exams officer when required.

• has varied experience of MS office and school MIS.

• consistently upholds Kingsmead values, will go the extra mile, never give up and work as part of a team to provide the best educational experience for our young people.

To be successful in this post you should have experience working in or with schools and be able to demonstrate your confidence in applying excellent administrative and organisational skills to manage your workload. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play in safeguarding children. All Governors, staff, trainees and volunteers have a responsibility and role to play to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Staff members will maintain an attitude of “it could happen here” where safeguarding is concerned. This position involves substantial access to Children and is therefore subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for any previous criminal convictions or safeguarding issues. If you feel that you would be interested in this post, then send a letter outlining your suitability. Describe your skills, experience, abilities, and qualifications and explain how these make you suitable for this role. Please download and complete the application form and send with a supporting letter by email no more than 1 side of A4 to Sharon Barker (s.barker@kingsmead.derby.sch.uk) The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all our students as our number one priority. This includes a commitment to robust Recruitment, Selection, and Induction procedures. The closing date for applications is Monday 17th April 2023 at 9am. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted. Interviews will be held on: Thursday 20th April 2023.