Academy Trust Finance Manager

RM Recruit; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RM Recruit is partnering with a Birmingham Academy Trust to recruit an experienced Finance Manager for an interim role of approximately six months.

The role includes assisting with the Budget Forecast Return (BFR), preparing the Trust for the August Year-End Audit, and overseeing balance sheet remediation with a focus on capitalisation and fixed assets. ACA/CIMA/ACMA/CIPFA qualification is preferred, though Qualified by Experience will be considered.

Qualifications

• Financial planning and forecasting experience within education or similar sector.
• Strong understanding of statutory financial reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Budget Forecast Return (BFR) and prepare for the August Year-End Audit.
• Balance Sheet oversight with emphasis on capitalisation, fixed assets, and balancing accounts.
• Assist with other finance duties as directed by the Finance Director.

Skills

Budget forecasting

Balance sheet management

Regulatory reporting

Financial analysis

Education

ACA/CIMA/ACMA/CIPFA

Qualified by experience (QBE)

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

RM Recruit is delighted to be partnering with a Birmingham Academy Trust to recruit an experienced Finance Manager for an interim role for approximately six months.

Main duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Assisting with the Budget Forecast Return (BFR) and prepare the Trust for the critical August Year-End Audit.
• Balance Sheet Oversight: Conduct necessary remediation on the balance sheet, focusing heavily on capitalisation, fixed assets, and balancing accounts
• Other finance duties as requested by the Finance Director

The successful candidate will be an accomplished accountant with demonstrable experience within the Academy or wider education sector. You will possess a strong understanding of MAT accounting principles, statutory financial reporting requirements, and complex balance sheet management. In addition, you will be highly systems-literate, with the ability to translate technical and regulatory changes into clear, accessible guidance for non-finance stakeholders.

You will be qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACMA/CIPFA) however candidates who are qualified by experience / part qualified will be considered should they evidence strong experience in the sector.

RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin