Director of Finance

Job start date: 2 June 2025

Hours per week: 36.5 all year round

St John Paul II Multi-Academy (Central Team)
Earlsbury Gardens
Birmingham
B20 3AE
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Contract type: Permanent

St John Paul II Multi Academy is a growing and dynamic Catholic Multi Academy Trust, currently comprising seven primary and two secondary schools, with plans for further expansion. Our schools are located in Sutton Coldfield, Erdington, and Aston, serving diverse communities and ensuring that all pupils receive an exceptional education grounded in our Catholic values.

We are dedicated to:

• upholding our Catholic ethos and values across all schools
• providing high-quality education to enable students to reach their full potential now and into the future
• ensuring strong financial stewardship to support long-term sustainability and growth
• fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development for all staff

We are looking to appoint an experienced and strategic Director of Finance to lead the financial management of the Academy. This is a pivotal role, ensuring financial sustainability, compliance, and strategic planning as we continue to grow.

As Director of Finance, you will:

• provide strategic financial leadership, ensuring robust financial planning and reporting
• develop and oversee the Academy's financial strategy, aligning financial resources with the Academy's objectives
• lead the budgeting process, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and compliance
• ensure compliance with the Academies Financial Handbook, Department for Education (DfE), and Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) requirements
• develop financial strategies to support the Academy's growth and long-term sustainability
• work closely with Principals, Local Governing Bodies, and the Board of Directors to ensure effective financial oversight
• lead and manage the finance team, fostering a culture of professional excellence and accountability
• oversee audit, risk management, and procurement to drive efficiency and value for money
• provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of our Multi Academy and the education of thousands of young people.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

How to apply:

If you believe you have the skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you!

You can download the job description and person specification .

To arrange an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Gavin Jones, Director of HR on or by email at: .

To request an application pack, please contact: .

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

This post is not part of the City Council and the successful candidate will not hold a Birmingham City Council Contract of Employment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.