At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting, compliance, and support decision-making in a dynamic educational environment.
- Company: Join Lionheart Educational Trust, a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous pension contributions, and health care schemes.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in education while growing your finance career.
- Qualifications: Qualified finance professional with strong technical skills and experience in multi-entity reporting.
The predicted salary is between 49221 - 53826 £ per year.
Lionheart Educational Trust is looking for an experienced and forward‐thinking Finance Manager to play a key role in strengthening our financial governance and supporting high‐quality decision‐making across our organisation.
In this pivotal role, you’ll lead on financial reporting, VAT compliance, audit coordination, fixed asset management, and provide vital support across areas such as payroll, treasury, and tax. You’ll also produce insightful financial analysis for senior leaders and help drive continuous improvement in our financial processes.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional (CCAB/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA or equivalent) with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to influence at a senior level. Experience in multi‐entity reporting, financial systems, and audit processes is essential.
At Lionheart, we value integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning. You’ll join a supportive team committed to delivering excellence for our schools and communities.
If you’re detail‐driven, proactive, and ready to make a meaningful impact in the education sector, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of our Trust.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including 15% employer pension contribution, Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes for purchasing bikes, electrical equipment, gym memberships, parking and more!
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification, job description and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed. We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.
Finance Manager employer: Lionheart Teach
Lionheart Educational Trust is an exceptional employer located in Leicester, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises integrity and continuous learning. As a Finance Manager, you will benefit from a generous 15% employer pension contribution and various health and wellness schemes, while also having the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the education sector. The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all staff have a voice and the chance to thrive in their careers.
