Dollar Academy is a fast-paced and exciting place to work. There is always something new on the go; we drive ourselves hard to achieve excellence in all areas for the benefit of our entire community, but especially for our pupils.
The Head of Finance will be at the very centre of almost everything that goes on and will need to be hard-working, resourceful, and self-motivated. Dollar is a warm and welcoming environment, and the successful candidate must have the ability to motivate, help and inspire others, and form friendly, effective working relationships with staff, parents, pupils, former pupils, and Governors. They will be paramount in the Academy’s continuing success and with lots of exciting projects underway, the Head of Finance has an exciting and influential role to play.
As our unofficial motto has it: Work Hard, Be Kind, Get Involved.
The Head of Finance is responsible to the Bursar / COO for the efficient, accurate, and timely management and delivery of all financial activities on both a day-to-day and a strategic basis. This will include the production of management accounts and drafting the annual budget, in conjunction with the Bursar / COO.
The Head of Finance has direct responsibility for the Finance Manager who manages colleagues who work on payroll, fees, and purchase ledger. They will liaise widely with a variety of members of staff to assist them in the financial aspects of their work, from managing departmental budgets to setting up trips and tours.
How to Apply:
Applicants should complete the Academy’s Support Staff Application Form and also provide a covering letter. These should be emailed to recruitment@dollaracademy.org.uk or posted to Julie Duncan, Director of Human Resources, Dollar Academy, Dollar, FK14 7DU, Clackmannanshire, Scotland.
The closing date for applications is Friday 4th October 2024.
All appointments are subject to receipt of a satisfactory PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update from Disclosure Scotland.