Finance Manager

About the role

The Academy Trust in South East London is looking for a Finance Manager to join its permanent team. Reporting to the Business Manager, you will oversee the financial management of the Trust’s schools and ensure compliance with the Academies Trust Handbook.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day financial operations for all Trust schools.
• Produce accurate Income & Expenditure statements, Balance Sheets and Cash Flow statements.
• Collaborate with non‑finance staff to improve financial awareness and support decision‑making.
• Maintain internal controls and liaise with external auditors.
• Develop financial policies, guide budgeting processes and prepare statutory returns.
• Support the central services finance team and travel to schools as required.

Required profile

• ACCA or CIMA qualified (or part‑qualified) with experience in high‑performing organisations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to convey financial concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to inclusion, willingness to travel and ability to work under pressure.
• Successful completion of an enhanced DBS check and provision of satisfactory references.

Required skills

• Financial reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Statutory returns preparation
• Internal controls and audit liaison

What we offer

• 29 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Generous pension scheme