Finance Manager

Finance Manager 

Scale PO2 / PO3 (NJC Points 29 – 35): £38,626 - £44,711 per annum 

37 hours per week, All Year Round (Term time only working will be considered) 

Trinity Multi Academy Trust is proud to have transformed the life chances of thousands of pupils across its existing academies, and our core values of Empathy, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility run through all aspects of academy life. The Trust currently comprises of 11 academies, including secondary, primary and further education. Whitehill Community Academy joined the Trust in January 2024. With almost 700 pupils and over 100 employees, it is a large and busy primary school.  

Since joining Trinity MAT, Whitehill has embarked on the next exciting chapter. Our aim is that every student is offered a wide range of opportunities, both inside and outside the classroom, so that all children achieve academic success, develop life-long skills and expand on their cultural capital.  

We are now seeking a Finance Manager to join our friendly team. As Finance Manager you will: 

• Manage all finance issues including payroll, budgeting and banking matters, producing accurate and timely information 
• Communicate and present financial information to a range of leadership and management audiences with the ability to confidently answer questions. 
• Oversee financial matters relating to the various academy income streams 
• Ensure all aspects of the academy’s financial management is operated and developed to a high standard 
• Provide guidance and advice to leaders and management on all financial matters. 
• Play a part in supporting other academies in the trust, as required 

 What are we looking for? 

• Full or part accountancy qualification or experience in a similar role. 
• Previous relevant experience of financial management. 
• Experience of using accounting and finance software. 
• Experience of working under pressure and to deadlines. 

We also welcome applications from candidates who have a strong interest in this role but who do not fully meet the criteria as detailed within the person specification: as a Trust we have a strong history of supporting our employees with their career development. 

What can we offer you? 

• 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays (rising to 36 days after 5 years’ service) 
• Range of benefits including employee assistance programme, reduced cost health cover, electric car scheme, cycle to work scheme and access to the local government pension scheme 
• Opportunities for development and career progression.  
• The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward thinking, Multi Academy Trust, where you are making the difference to the lives of hundreds of young people.  

For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@trinitymat.org 

Start date:    To be agreed 

Closing date: 8am 22 November 2024  

Apply now!  For further information on this role, the benefits of working for the trust and how to apply, visit our recruitment website; www.trinitymat.org/all-vacancies. Here you can also view our Staff Prospectus. 

Trinity Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and want our staff profile to reflect the community we serve.