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The MAT Finance Conference 2021 - Recording

10:00 am
14 Oct, 2021
Virtual Event: GoTo

The MAT Finance Conference 2021 - Recording

10:00 am
14 Oct, 2021
Virtual Event: GoTo

The MAT Finance Conference 2021 is a short-form conference that will provide Trust Leaders with tangible guidance, and case studies, and address challenges on all things financial within your trust.

It is important for trusts and schools to focus on delivering a well financially run MAT – which is sustainable to deliver the best. 2020/21 was an academic year of disruption, curveballs and lessons learnt for finance departments.

The MAT Finance Conference 2021 will be looking at key topics such as:

  • Procurement workshop – How to achieve value for money across your MAT?
  • The benefits of streamlining back-office processes
  • Centralising Vs. Outsourcing
  • A look into the pros and cons of pooling funds across MATs
  • Achieving financial sustainability across your Trust
  • How to successfully onboard new schools to your MAT- The CFO’s perspective

Education leaders, your pass provides access to 4 live and interactive speaker presentations, online polls and workshops, live online networking + much more.

Register for your complimentary pass today to ensure you have reserved your seat.

The MAT Finance Conference 2021

Who will Attend

  • Bursars
  • CEOs
  • Deputy CEOs
  • Chairs
  • CFOs
  • COOs
  • Directors of Finance
  • Executive Headteachers
  • HR Directors
  • Finance Leads
  • School Business managers
  • Trustees

Sponsors & Partners

The Agenda

10:00

Chair Welcoming Address

Chair Welcoming Address

10:05

Lessons Learnt: Remaining financially sustainable through our journey of growth”

Joanne Dawson
National Finance Director
Ormiston Academies Trust
Managing the whole and the importance of taking an integrated approach. Getting the basics right: Planning, monitoring, managing risks and effective decision making, efficiencies, value-add. **5 Minute Q&A included**

10:30

Education supply agency frameworks and managed service solutions explained with Reed

Claire Seeley
Business Development Manager
Reed Education
Reed have a dedicated Education division who have been a specialist supplier of Academic and School staff since 1998. Having evolved through the years to the changing needs of our clients, we are here to support Schools, Academy Trusts and Local Authorities as frameworks become more prevalent in the sector for recruitment matters. During our presentation, we will provide an overview of the different procurement frameworks and explore Managed Services as a solution for MATs. As an experienced provider of Managed Services, we will outline how this can help ensure you achieve value for money whilst not compromising on the quality of your staff. As one of the biggest names in recruitment in the UK, Reed Education are appointed on all four education frameworks, including the CPC. **5 Minute Q&A included**

10:55

Procurement workshop – what does good procurement practice look like?

Mel Johnson
Procurement Advisor
Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC)
This presentation will guide you through 12 top tips to good procurement practice within the academy sector. Ideal if you’re just starting out on your procurement journey or if you’d like to review your current procurement practices. **5 Minute Q&A included**

11:20

Making Financial Metrics Work For You

Christopher Dryer
Director of Finance and Operations
St Bartholomew’s CE MAT
Practical advice and guidance on different financial metrics and benchmarks specific to the education sector. How these metrics can be applied to MATs to monitor financial efficiency and sustainability. **5 Minute Q&A included**

11:45

Chairs Closing Remarks and End of Day

Chairs Closing Remarks and End of Day

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