Assistant Finance Manager

Outwood; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager for the Outwood Alternative Provision Eston in Tees Valley. Start ASAP. You will oversee financial operations across two or more academies, support the Finance Manager and Senior Leadership Teams, and play a key part in budget setting, forecasting and procurement.

This role focuses on ensuring financial efficiency and value for money to support vulnerable learners in a safe, nurturing environment and to drive continuous improvement across the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance operations across two or more academies.
• Support the Finance Manager and Senior Leadership Teams.
• Lead budget setting, forecasting and procurement.

Job description

Role: Assistant Finance Manager

Academy: Outwood Alternative Provision Eston

Start Date: ASAP

Salary (Actual Salary): £40,777 - £44,075

Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Whole Year

Are you ready to take the next step in your financial career and oversee operations across multiple academies? Which offers an exciting opportunity to manage financial resources, lead day-to-day finance operations, and work alongside the Finance Manager and Senior Leadership Teams across two or more schools. In this role, you will play a key part in budget setting, forecasting, and procurement to ensure financial efficiency and maximum value for money is achieved across the Trust.

Welcome from the Principal:

Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Alternative Provision Eston.

We are a unique centre providing a safe and nurturing environment for vulnerable students who exhibit challenging behaviours and are at risk of exclusion. Our dedicated staff is passionate about providing bespoke, additional support to ensure behavioural, social, emotional, or mental health challenges are never a barrier to success.

With smaller class sizes and an adapted curriculum, we prioritise personal development and student well-being without compromising academic progress. We hold unconditional positive regard for our students, considering strong professional relationships as our first intervention. Our goal is to ensure all students succeed and transition to their next stage with confidence and self-belief.

If you believe every student deserves a champion and share The Outwood vision of raising standards and transforming lives, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Jade Franks at [e-mail].