Reporting into the COO, this key role will oversee all of the Repton School and wider entity (Repton and Repton Prep, Repton Enterprises Ltd, Repton Family of Schools Ltd, Repton Foundation, Repton School Trust) financial processes, including: management reporting, payroll, accounts payable, billing and credit control, cash management and treasury for the Repton Group.
The postholder will have excellent communication skills and proven experience in managing a high-performing finance team, and the intellectual ability and sensitivity to command the respect of colleagues, parents, governors and external stakeholders. They will take a hands-on approach and be able to produce high quality financial reports for Trustees and Governors.
They will be responsible for motivating a finance team of six and for ensuring the optimum performance of the department, including changing and developing existing practice as necessary. They will be a strong manager and inspirational leader.
This role is based at the Senior school with occasional travel to Repton Prep as required. The usual working hours are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm, with an hour for lunch, however noting the demands of this senior management role, which will involve autonomous decision making and robust deadlines, you will at times be expected to work the pattern of hours necessary to fulfil the role.
For a detailed description of duties, please view the job description and candidate information pack.
The deadline for applications is 30 September. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your applications as early as possible.
Package Description: Location: Repton School, occasional travel to Repton Prep as necessary.
Responsible to: Chief Operating Officer
Contract Type: Permanent, all year round
Hours of work: 40 hours per week, 8.30am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Salary: Competitive Salary. (£70,000 per annum minimum)
Benefits: Occupational Pension Scheme, Complimentary Sports Centre membership, generous holiday allowance (25 days plus Bank Holidays plus Christmas Closedown).
