At a Glance
- Tasks: Support academies with financial insights and operational support to improve pupil outcomes.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking Trust dedicated to education and community impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for continuous improvement and career growth in a supportive setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education while developing your finance career.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.
The predicted salary is between 33699 - 38220 £ per year.
Location: Acutis Centre, Spring Gardens Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 2QN
Salary: £33,699 - £38,220
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time, All Year Round
Are you a finance professional who wants your numbers to make a difference? We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Regional Finance Officer to join our growing Finance Shared Services team. In this role, you won’t just be managing spreadsheets; you’ll be a vital business partner to our academies, providing the financial insight and operational support that directly enables improved outcomes for our pupils.
The Role
Reporting to the Regional Finance Manager, you will provide day-to-day financial support to a dedicated group of academies. You will ensure high standards of stewardship, helping academy leaders manage their budgets effectively while maintaining rigorous compliance with the Academies Trust Handbook and ESFA requirements.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Operational Business Partnering: Act as the "go-to" finance contact for academy staff, resolving queries and building strong working relationships.
- Financial Performance: Support the month-end process, prepare accruals and prepayments, and manage the monthly payroll journal and reconciliations (using IMP software).
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of robust financial forecasts and annual budgets.
- Value for Money: Support benchmarking, spend reviews, and procurement activities to ensure every penny is spent where it matters most—the classroom.
- Continuous Improvement: Play a key part in our shared services mobilisation, helping to standardise processes and improve efficiency across the Trust.
About You
You are a collaborative professional who balances technical accuracy with a solution-focused approach. To thrive in this role, you should demonstrate:
- Integrity & Professionalism: High standards of financial governance and a commitment to the Trust’s mission.
- Technical Proficiency: Experience with month-end activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Adaptability: A willingness to learn, adapt to new systems, and support academies through change.
- Communication Skills: The ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a large, forward-thinking Trust. You will benefit from a collaborative team environment, professional development opportunities, and the knowledge that your work supports the education of the next generation. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, values detail, and wants to be part of a team that strives for continuous improvement.
Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Regional Finance Officer employer: St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust
Join our dynamic Finance Shared Services team at the Acutis Centre in Longton, where your financial expertise will directly impact the educational outcomes of our pupils. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and collaboration, ensuring you have the tools and opportunities to grow in your career while making a meaningful difference in the community. With a commitment to integrity and continuous improvement, this is an excellent place for finance professionals who are passionate about education and want to contribute to a brighter future.
Contact Details:
St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust Recruitment Team
