The Opportunity
Finance Manager
The Cothill Trust is a group of five prep schools and is undergoing an exciting time of renewal. Following a period of rapid change and improvement, the organisation is now poised to play a leading role in the future of the UK prep sector.
The ideal candidate will be technically competent and will enjoy leading a small finance team to develop the best possible service to each of the schools within the Trust. Effective communication, displaying a strong track record of achievement, a keen interest in the opportunities that prep school education provides and an ability to deliver results in a collaborative and collegiate manner will be desirable. You will challenge assumptions, make decisions and provide commercial analysis and guidance on activities, plans, targets and business drivers; contributing fully to the development of the Finance teams provision of services and activity.
We are looking for an experienced and qualified accountant to lead the finance team at the Trust Office and you will need to demonstrate a commitment to working in the Trust Office as this is seen as integral for this role in being the ‘go-to’ person for advice and guidance to both internal and external stakeholders. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who may not have all of this experience but is keen to develop professionally within this role.
Application and Appointment Process
For an informal and confidential conversation about this role, please contact our retained consultant at Hays Specialist Recruitment, Andrew Wilson on 07881 274570 or by email andrew.wilson@hays.com
Full applications should include a letter of application (no more than two sides of A4) and an up to date Curriculum Vitae.
Your letter of application should describe the way in which your skills and experience fit the job description and person specification and your CV should also include details of three referees. Please specify which referees can be contacted before interview.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 6 August 2021.
Hays Recruitment will be speaking to selected candidates and following this provide a longlist to the Trust who will select a shortlist for interview.
Interviews will include a panel interview with the Chief Executive and a Trustee, the opportunity to meet informally with members of the Trust Office team and a task. It is anticipated that these meetings will all be held virtually.
The Cothill Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check, through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
