Regional Finance Manager

If you care for budgets, strategies and developing financial plans as much as we care about our people…then we have a lot to talk about. And its not just ‘Finance’.

A Regional Finance Manager at Oasis is more like a mini COO. A centrally revered expert within a cluster of 7 Primary Academies (all wonderfully collegiate) in the Midlands. A role that coordinates, facilitates, guides and leads to ensure things run smoothly. Not just financially, but operationally and strategically. It’s a great opportunity for someone looking to step up a level with the benefit of support from a great team of professionals and colleagues across the UK.

Oasis Community Learning is one of the largest educational trusts in the UK, and we are now looking for a new Regional Finance Manager – a hybrid role based from our Woodview Academy, with travel throughout the region. Using your skills and qualifications you’ll be supporting your cluster of primaries to change the lives of our children and help shape the future of our deserving communities.

So not only do you still get to play with numbers (because we know you still love that part), you get to enjoy the challenge of a diverse finance position, with a sense of purpose and reward. Much better than a stuffy Finance role in a faceless corporation we think.

What Oasis Offers

In return for your hard work we will offer you:

1. A competitive salary, with clear progression routes
2. A strong Continuous Professional Development programme with training opportunities
3. A steady and sustainable work life balance that is often not achievable in the finance industry
4. A supportive network and family of staff in a motivating working environment
5. A competitive pension scheme with defined benefits, life cover and lower tax
6. A generous annual leave allowance of 25 + 8 (Bank Holiday) days per year rising to 30 + 8 after 2 years of service and more!

The Role

We are looking for someone to provide strategic leadership as part of a Regional Leadership Team to our seven Midlands academies. You will ensure that all academies within your remit are able to deliver within a financially sustainable budget, whilst providing clear direction to our Principals and Regional Directors. We need someone confident and competent in managing budgets, maximising the use of grant funding and presenting clear and concise information to all levels of employees.

Our Ideal candidate will:

1. Have a professional qualification in finance or accounting
2. Have proven experience of leading on the preparation of financial plans for the future of the organisations and managing large scale budgets
3. Be able to lead on the implementation of financial strategy, systems and policies
4. Be driven and self-motivated with a commitment to improving the lives of our children and communities

About Us

Born of the Oasis global charity we work in disadvantaged areas of England, aiming to provide exceptional education at the heart of the community. Our ethos is a core part of our everyday practice and something each of our staff champion daily; Equality, Inclusion, Healthy Relationships, Hope and Perseverance.

If you are interested in applying for the role, please send your CV AND a short (1 page max) cover letter saying why we would be foolish not to consider you by no later than 11am on Monday 4th November. These should be returned to [email protected] with the subject line – Regional Finance Manager - Midlands

If you have any further questions about the role please do feel free to get in contact with the recruitment team on [email protected] . Please also refer to the attached Job description and take a look at our website at www.oasiscommunitylearning.org

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff will be subject to appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and referencing.

Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

Oasis Community Learning is a company limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 5398529 and is an exempt charity under the terms of the Charities Act 1993 and 2006.