Finance Manager

Finance Manager – Multi-Academy Trust - Hybrid working

The Opportunity

HB Partners Limited is delighted to be partnering with an established, high-performing Multi-Academy Trust to appoint a Finance Manager to lead its operational finance function.

This is a pivotal, highly visible role. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will be the driving force behind a robust, compliant and forward-thinking finance function, working alongside senior leaders, academy teams and governance committees. You will also lead and develop a capable operational finance team. For an ambitious finance professional seeking genuine influence within a values-led organisation, this is an outstanding next step.

What You Will Be Doing

Leading the operational finance team and delivering a high-quality finance service across the Trust

Owning month-end, balance sheet reconciliations and year-end financial statements

Leading internal and external audit activity and ensuring full regulatory compliance

Designing and embedding strong financial controls, policies and procedures

Overseeing the finance system to ensure accurate, timely reporting

Managing cash flow, banking arrangements and the Trust's investment portfolio

Ensuring accurate HMRC, DfE and other statutory returns

Helping to shape the Trust's wider finance strategy

Acting as a trusted adviser, providing financial guidance and training to colleagues across the academies

Identifying and driving improvements to systems, processes and financial performance

What We Are Looking For

CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified

At least five years' experience within a finance function

Proven experience managing a finance team

Strong knowledge of financial controls, audit and regulatory compliance

Solid experience of financial systems and procedures

Experience within education, a Multi-Academy Trust, charity / not-for-profit or public sector, would be highly ad...