Multi-academy Trust - Deputy CFO - Manchester - Salary Up To £75k Plus Fantastic Benefits Your new company Multi-academy Trust based in Greater Manchester with exciting plans for growth over the next 5 years.Your new role As Deputy CFO, you will be working in a key role, helping to develop the Financial Governance of the Trust and managing the Central Finance function.You will be supporting the CFOO with duties including production of management accounts, cashflow forecasts and capital project and balance, and liaising with the Executive Leadership Team. This is a hybrid role with travel to schools around once a week - please note full UK driving licence and access to a car is needed. Occasional early evenings will be required to attend onsite Governor''s meetings.What you''ll need to succeed You will be a fully qualified Accountant (CIPFA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA Level) with a dynamic personality, can do attitude and recent experience in a similar role. You will have extensive experience producing Management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, liaising with external Auditors and collaborating with Executive leadership teams in an educational environment.A strong technical skillset around Statutory Accounts and Process Improvements is essential, along with the ability to be hands-on and a team player, and motivated by striving to enhance young people''s educational success. This role would be suited to candidates with a mix of industry and public sector backgrounds.What you''ll ge