Finance Manager
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Posted: 02/12/2025
- £55000 - £60000 per annum
- Slough, Berkshire
- Permanent
Finance Manager - Multi-Academy Trust **
We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join a Multi-Academy Trust based in Slough.
This is a key role overseeing the financial operations across six schools, ensuring effective financial management, budget control, and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Location: Slough (On-site)
- Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
- Contract: Temp-to-Perm
- Academy Trust: Supporting 6 Schools
Key Responsibilities:
- To provide comprehensive professional financial management services for the Trust.
- To prepare revenue and capital annual management accounts the Trust.
- To undertake regular revenue and capital budget monitoring for the Trust.
- To provide financial information for statutory and non-statutory financial returns.
- To undertake detailed analysis of income and expenditure profiles and trends to provide projections on a sound basis.
- To oversee the necessary procedures for the closure of the annual accounts.
- To provide information for internal/external audit as required.
Person Specification Essential:
- Qualifications - Part or Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA).
- Experience - Proven track record in financial management within a school, academy trust, or education sector.
- Technical Skills - Strong knowledge of Trust Financial Ledgers, Capital Accounts, Revenue Management, and Budget Control.
- Audit & Compliance - Experience managing internal and external audits, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- IT Proficiency - Competency in financial software and systems (e.g., PS Financials, Sage, or similar).
Desirable:
- Experience working in a Multi-Academy Trust environment.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decision-making.
- Knowledge of ESFA financial guidelines and reporting requirements.
If you are a finance professional with education sector experience, looking for a dynamic and rewarding role within a growing Multi-Academy Trust, we would love to hear from you!
To apply for this role please email & call Dane on 01772 954 200.
Dane Matthews
Senior Consultant