Finance Manager (Core Team) in Knottingley

Delta Academies Trust are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join our Trust in January 2027 or sooner if possible, on a full time, permanent basis. This role is based at Head Office in Knottingley.

As a Core Finance Manager, you will be committed to providing and leading high standards within the Finance Team, supporting and providing guidance to a number of primary/secondary academies in their financial management. You will be responsible for ensuring each academy abides by the Trust's financial regulations and that they provide timely management information in a prescribed format to stakeholders. You will have the ability to communicate effectively and provide expert professional advice to ensure effective finance systems and procedures are operated across the organisation.

Hours: 37 hours per week / All Year Round / Permanent

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Why Join Us? Our Head Office site has excellent transport links, situated close to both the A1 and M62 and offering a free and secure car park. We have a great café on-site, so if a barista latte on a morning or jacket potato at lunchtime (among many other options) is your thing, you can get it all here! Shape futures. Build your career. Make a difference with Delta.

Delta Academies Trust is one of the largest and most ambitious multi-academy trusts in the North of England, all of our academies are rated Good or better, reflecting our strong culture, high expectations and commitment to excellence. We're a not-for-profit organisation with a clear mission: to make sure every child, in every community we serve, has access to an exceptional education. When you join Delta, you join a team full of purpose.

Employee Benefits: As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Holiday Entitlement: minimum 39 days (subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.

Further information about the job: The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Commitment to safeguarding: In accordance with current DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process. The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.