Finance Manager

Finance Manager

North West | £250 - £350 | Hybrid Working | Initial 6 month contract

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing Multi Academy Trust in the North West, seeking a Finance Manager to play a key role within the central finance team. Working closely with senior finance leaders and school stakeholders, you'll oversee the day-to-day financial management of the Trust, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and high-quality financial support across multiple academies.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical finance with business partnering in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Produce accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts and budget monitoring reports for academies across the Trust

* Support the annual budgeting and financial planning process, providing meaningful analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders

* Ensure month-end processes are completed accurately and on time, including reconciliation's, journals and balance sheet reviews

* Business partner with Headteachers, School Business Managers and budget holders, providing financial guidance and support

* Assist with year-end accounts, external audit requirements and statutory financial reporting

* Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with ESFA, Academy Trust Handbook and financial regulations

* Support continuous improvement initiatives, helping to develop finance processes and systems across the Trust

The Ideal Candidate

* Previous experience within a Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar finance role

* Ideally studying towards or qualified in ACCA, CIMA or ACA (QBE candidates with relevant experience will also be considered)

* Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience

* Excellent Excel skills with confidence analysing and interpreting financial data

* Able to build strong relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities

* Previous experience within education, public sector or not-for-profit is advantageous but not essential

If you are interested in this position, apply below or drop me a call / email on the below contact details. If you are not interested, but know someone who may be, then do pass on the details to them
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed