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Finance Manager – Multi-Academy Trust - Hybrid working
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 xsabvtc 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
If you are ready to take ownership of a broad and influential finance role where your work makes a real difference, we would be delight
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Finance Manager employer: HB Partners
Join a supportive and dynamic Central HR Team dedicated to enhancing the educational experience across a network of MAT schools. With a strong commitment to employee development, our work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing you with opportunities to grow your HR expertise while making a meaningful impact on the lives of students and staff alike. Enjoy the flexibility of a term-time role that allows for a healthy work-life balance, all within a community-focused environment that values safeguarding and professional integrity.
