Finance Officer Dorset Studio School

Dorset Studio School has a vacancy for a Finance Manager to join the team. You will be an integral part of the team responsible for ensuring high standards of financial integrity within Dorset Studio School. You will manage the monthly and year-end financial processes required of the school, ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Academies Financial Handbook. Manage the financial planning along with the Assistant Principal (Finance & Business), Principal and Senior Leaders to ensure effective strategic decision making.Working with best practice and implement any new standardised processes and procedures.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure timely production and issue of financial reports, cash flow forecasts and returns as Prepare the monthly management accountsPrepare the monthly financial reports, analysis and updates for the Local Governing BodyPrepare the annual budget and reforecasts for approval by the LGBTake responsibility for the academy’s accounting procedures, ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered to within the academyMaintain finance filing systems, ensuring that records are suitable for audit purposesTake responsibility for and line management of the school’s finance staff, including arranging appropriate training and development, conducting induction, probation and performance management reviewsWork with the Assistant Principal (Finance & Business), Principal and senior leaders to ensure effective financial management, adherence to budget and strategic decision makingIdentify and pursue income generating activities (Bids and grants)Work with the SENCO to secure high needs fundingDrive forward change and initiatives which promote regularity, propriety, value for money and best standardsPlease contact the school on 01305 443600 for an informal discussion or visit.Further InformationDorset Studio School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in the school. In order to meet this responsibility, the school follows a thorough selection process to discourage and screen unsuitable applicants. The process includes at least 2 references, from previous and current employers. These will be contacted before interview and in all cases, before an offer of employment is made. Please be aware that there may be checks carried out on all aspects of the application to confirm the validity of information supplied. The Dorset Studio School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check with the Governments Safer Recruitment Guidelines.This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.About UsThe Dorset Studio School is a thriving 11-16 secondary school situated within the superb facilities and exceptional teaching environment of the Coastland College (Kingston Maurward) estate. Our reputation for knowing and supporting students is second to none. We have recently opened a second, KS4 site on the beautiful Poundbury development within the county town of Dorchester. We are a relatively young school, uniquely placed to offer a ‘twenty first century’ education to those young people wishing to pursue employment in the Land Based, or indeed other sectors. Our students may typically aspire to careers related to Equine, Veterinary Science, Environmental Science, Agriculture or Travel for example; though in practice may progress on to a host of other Level 3 pathways or careers. RAll students at our school follow a demanding academic curriculum with the majority working towards nine GCSE qualifications. This is complemented with an incrementally phased work experience commitment allowing the students to develop both the soft and technical employability skills that they will need to be able to flourish in a competitive market. Our staff is extremely dedicated, caring, professional and innovative; committed to ensuring excellence for our students.Studio Schools champion academic excellence alongside the development of a student employability profile. Our learners leave us with an impressive blend of skills and knowledge, perhaps evidenced by destinations and employment rates significantly above national averages for other schools.We have recently opened a second, KS4 site, just a few miles away on the beautiful Poundbury development within the county town of Dorchester. This is an interim provision whilst we await the construction and completion of our new school, for which the funding has been secured and which we expect to open in early 2028. We are a relatively young school (in our tenth year this year), uniquely placed to offer a ‘twenty first century’ education to those young people wishing to pursue employment in the Land Based, or indeed other sectors. We are an inclusive school. All students follow a demanding academic curriculum with the majority working towards nine GCSE qualifications. This is complemented with an incrementally phased work experience commitment allowing the students to develop both the soft and technical employability skills that they will need to be able to flourish in a competitive market.