Trust Finance Officer

Job Description

We are delighted that you have taken interest in our position of Finance Officer within CanoniumLearning Trust. We warmly welcome you to find out more about this position and joining ourdedicated team, contributing to our mission of providing every child with the best possible education.

At Canonium Learning Trust, we uphold values of Opportunity, Challenge, and Integrity, ensuringthat every member of our community thrives. As a Finance Officer, you will play a crucial role insupporting our schools' financial operations and contributing to the overall success of our trust.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in our high performing central team, ensuringmeticulous financial administration, budget management, and compliance with financial regulations.

Finance staff at Canonium Learning Trust play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and accurate management of financial operations within our family of primary schools. Responsible for tasks ranging from processing invoices and expenses to supporting budget management and financial reporting, the Finance Officer contributes directly to the trust's mission of providing exceptional education while upholding financial integrity and compliance. This role is instrumental in supporting our schools' day-to-day financial activities and contributes to the overall success and sustainability of Canonium Learning Trust. Your dedication and expertise therefore will directly impact our ability to fulfill our mission and continuenurturing the potential and enthusiasm for learning in every child.

We encourage you to review this candidate information pack thoroughly and prepare for the nextsteps in our recruitment process.

Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out toour HR team at recruitment@canonium.org. We are here to support you throughout this process andlook forward to the possibility of welcoming you to Canonium Learning Trust.

Information about the School

Canonium Learning Trust is a charitable educational trust made up of a family of six primary schools in Essex.

It is our purpose to provide every child with the best possible education whilst nurturing their potential and enthusiasm for learning so children leave our schools equipped to tackle future challenges and make positive contributions to society.

Our purpose is underpinned by three principles that explain how our schools work together in partnership.

Opportunity Our commitment to Opportunity ensures that we work smartly, making the most of every opportunity to provide our pupils with an outstanding, inclusive, and well-rounded educational experience. Collaboration and continuous professional development are key to achieving this goal.

Challenge We prioritise Challenge, striking the right balance between autonomy and consistency. Our focus on teaching and learning, combined with a culture of learning among our staff, allows us to continually improve and provide feedback to ensure our pupils' progress.

Integrity Integrity is at the heart of our approach. We set high standards for ourselves and our staff, role modelling fairness, respect, and effective communication. We have the courage to do the right thing, resist excuses, and treat others with fairness and respect. We take responsibility and accountability for all our actions.