At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial operations across 22 academies and manage a dynamic finance team.
- Company: Join Academy Transformation Trust, dedicated to transforming education and empowering young people.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion in a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' futures while developing your finance career.
- Qualifications: Proactive finance management skills and experience leading teams.
The predicted salary is between 48738 - 53051 £ per year.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our central finance team. This pivotal role supports financial operations across 22 academies, ensuring robust financial management and insightful analysis. The Finance Manager will report directly to the Financial Controller and lead a team of 5 Finance Assistants and a Senior Finance Assistant responsible for raising and managing operational (OPEX) and capital (CAPEX) orders.
About ATT
At Academy Transformation Trust, we’re on a mission to transform education, performance and lives, giving young people the best possible start to their careers across our fast-growing network of academies. A not-for-profit trust, we focus on our students’ interests in everything we do, and we are passionate about using innovative technology to accelerate learning. We work inclusively within our communities, embracing the varied localities we serve while sharing our common vision and values.
Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they too will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.
About ATT Central
ATT Central provides leadership, strategic direction and support to ATT academies. The Central team includes experts from a range of professional backgrounds who work together to provide educational and operational excellence and to foster a strong ATT community.
At ATT we are passionate about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and welcome all applications. If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Abbie Poulton, Head of Finance via email at abbie.poulton@attrust.org.uk.
Closing date: Monday 23rd November 2026 at 9am
Interviews: Tuesday 1st December 2026
Academy Transformation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, an online check, 2 satisfactory references and any other necessary checks. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion or belief. We are a Disability Confident Employer. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE 2026. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.
Finance Manager EDV/2026/ATTO/02201 Academy Transformation Trust Office Westpoint, Lynch wood, Peterborough, PE2 6FZ Permanent | Full-Time £48,738.00 - £53,051.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Point 36 – 40 42.8 miles from The Nicholas… employer: Academy Transformation Trust
Academy Transformation Trust is an exceptional employer that values collaboration and professional growth within a supportive work culture. As a Governance & Compliance Coordinator, you will enjoy a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance, alongside opportunities for career development in a dynamic multi-academy network. With a commitment to excellence in governance and compliance, ATT offers a meaningful role where your contributions directly impact the educational landscape.
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