At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage finances across multiple academies and advise Principals on budgetary matters.
- Company: Join Leigh Academies Trust, a successful multi-academy trust focused on excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, blended working schedule, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Flexible working with 2 days at each academy and 1 day from home.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in education finance while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in school finance, budgeting, and accounting software is highly desirable.
The predicted salary is between 50106 - 50106 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Finance Manager with prior experience of working within a school/academy environment, considering a new professional adventure? Leigh Academies Trust has the opportunity for a qualified and credible finance professional to join our team in this pivotal role. Our successful candidate will join us as soon as possible, offering a comprehensive financial service to the Principals from the off-set.
Acting as the budgetary advisor to the Principals on all finance-related issues, you will be responsible for the financial management within the academies, ensuring that it complies with the requirements of the Trust's financial policies and processes. This opportunity is ideal for a candidate who is seeking progression and further responsibility in their career, and looking to join a highly successful multi-academy trust.
This role has the responsibility between the following academies:
- Leigh Academy Blackheath
- Leigh Academy Halley
This is a permanent, full time opportunity offering a salary of £50,106 per annum. Our successful candidate will have a blended working schedule, spending 2 days per week at Leigh Academy Blackheath, 2 days per week at Leigh Academy Halley, and 1 day working from home.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have school/academy experience (strongly desirable)
- Have experience working with spreadsheets and computerised accounting software
- Have experience in budgeting and forecasting
Our successful candidate will work with:
- Honesty, integrity, drive and determination
- Ability to secure the confidence of the senior and middle management and governors
- Initiative and flexibility
- Commitment to the aims of the academy and the Trust and to securing best value.
Actual Salary £20,157 per annum (£27,747 full time equivalent)
Finance Manager employer: Leigh Academies Trust
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where educational leaders can thrive. As part of Leigh Academies Trust, employees benefit from a strong culture of collaboration, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to student success, making it an ideal place for those passionate about inspiring the next generation in a vibrant community.
