Finance Manager – Multi-Academy Trust

The Opportunity

HB Partners Limited is delighted to be partnering with an established, high-performing Multi-Academy Trust to appoint a Finance Manager to lead its operational finance function.

This is a pivotal, highly visible role. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will be the driving force behind a robust, compliant and forward-thinking finance function, working alongside senior leaders, academy teams and governance committees. You will also lead and develop a capable operational finance team. For an ambitious finance professional seeking genuine influence within a values-led organisation, this is an outstanding next step.

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading the operational finance team and delivering a high-quality finance service across the Trust
• Owning month-end, balance sheet reconciliations and year-end financial statements
• Leading internal and external audit activity and ensuring full regulatory compliance
• Designing and embedding strong financial controls, policies and procedures
• Overseeing the finance system to ensure accurate, timely reporting
• Managing cash flow, banking arrangements and the Trust's investment portfolio
• Ensuring accurate HMRC, DfE and other statutory returns
• Helping to shape the Trust's wider finance strategy
• Acting as a trusted adviser, providing financial guidance and training to colleagues across the academies
• Identifying and driving improvements to systems, processes and financial performance

What We Are Looking For

• CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified
• At least five years' experience within a finance function
• Proven experience managing a finance team
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, audit and regulatory compliance
• Solid experience of financial systems and procedures

Experience within education, a Multi-Academy Trust, charity / not-for-profit or public sector, would be highly advantageous.

What's On Offer

• 37-hour working week
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Ongoing CPD and professional development
• Staff benefits scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme

Apply Now

If you are ready to take ownership of a broad and influential finance role where your work makes a real difference, we would be delighted to hear from you.

HB Partners Limited is committed to safeguarding children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment safeguarding checks.

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