Hales Valley Trust
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Hales Valley Multi Academy Trust is a primary academy trust, based in Dudley, West Midlands. We currently consist of seven very different primary schools, ensuring that our Trust is a diverse and exciting place to work and learn.
We put our children at the heart of everything we do and are dedicated to providing them with an enriching curriculum, underpinned by our overall commitment to high standards across the board.
We value our staff and ensure that they are well supported and trained. We have a continual professional development guarantee that provides a clear career pathway of training and opportunities for all staff at all levels.
Our family of schools work closely together, ensuring that staff and children benefit from sharing the excellent practice that exists across the Trust. Our schools are well supported by the Board of Directors and the Trust Central team.
We believe that we are stronger together - all schools sharing capacity, resources and expertise. We believe that collaboration is fundamental to providing the best learning opportunities through a meaningful curriculum where children and adults acquire the knowledge, skills and positive attitudes to prepare and strengthen them for their role in society: today, tomorrow and in the future. We support and care for each other, especially when things go wrong; we are a family.
This role provides you with an opportunity to join our family to improve outcomes for children. If you are interested in finding out more please do get in touch - we would be very happy to meet with you!
The Role : Head of Finance
Vacancy Reference: HVT0816
Hours of Work: Full time - 37 hours per week - All Year Round Contract
Location: Hales Valley Trust, Woodside Primary School, DY2 0SN and travel between Trust schools where necessary.
Job Purpose The Head of Finance will be responsible for the operational leadership, performance and continuous development of a high-quality, efficient and customer-focused finance service across Hales Valley Trust.
Working closely with and reporting directly to the Director of Finance and Operations (DFO), you will lead and develop the Trust's Finance Team, ensuring effective financial processes, robust internal controls and accurate, timely financial reporting across all Trust schools.
You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Trust's financial strategy, providing professional financial analysis, advice and operational support to the DFO, while ensuring that statutory, regulatory and financial reporting requirements are met.
The role will involve overseeing financial planning, budgeting, monitoring, accounting systems and financial controls, alongside providing guidance and support to senior leaders and school-based colleagues. You will also support the DFO in securing value for money, challenging expenditure, identifying financial risks and opportunities, and driving continuous improvement across the Trust.
As the Trust continues to develop and grow, you will support the financial due diligence of prospective academies, coordinate finance-related on boarding and provide structured training to ensure consistent and effective financial management across the organisation.
The successful candidate will be a confident and experienced finance professional with strong leadership, analytical and communication skills, able to manage competing priorities, influence and support senior colleagues, and ensure the effective delivery of the Trust's finance service within agreed policies and delegated authority.
We are looking for someone who: • Has substantial experience in financial management and leadership, ideally within a multi-school or complex organisation.
In this role you will: • Lead and develop the Central Finance Team, providing effective leadership, line management, training and professional development to ensure a high-quality and responsive finance service.
Closing Date : 11th December 2026 (Midday)
Shortlisting Date : 11th December 2026 (Midday)
Interview Dates : 15th December 2026
Hales Valley Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
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