Central Finance Manager NEW

Xavier Catholic Education Trust; Chertsey; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Employee Benefits Scheme

Job summary

The Xavier Catholic Education Trust (Xavier CET) are looking to appoint a Central Finance Manager to provide financial management to a portfolio of primary schools. Acting as the bridge between schools and central finance team, the role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial accounts and working across Trust systems to deliver high-quality financial reporting and planning.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced accountant with a passion for delivering high quality results in all

Qualifications

• Relevant accountancy qualification or significant equivalent experience.
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Excellent customer-facing skills and a proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial management to a portfolio of primary schools.
• Bridge between schools and central finance team.
• Maintain accurate financial accounts and reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and planning for the Trust.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Communication

Organisational skills

Accountancy qualification

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIPFA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Salary: XCET 9 £39,799 - £43,195 (FTE: £42,958 - £46,624) per annum, dependant on experience. Hours: 36 hours per week, 42 weeks per year - flexible working/term-time considered. Location: Based centrally in Chertsey. Start Date: ASAP.

The Xavier Catholic Education Trust (Xavier CET) are looking to appoint a Central Finance Manager to provide financial management to a portfolio of primary schools. Acting as the bridge between schools and central finance team, the role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial accounts and working across Trust systems to deliver high-quality financial reporting and planning. Working in partnership with Headteachers and school leaders to support informed decision making and ensure the best use of resources, while ensuring compliance with Trust policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will be an experienced accountant with a passion for delivering high quality results in all aspects of finance. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate: Relevant accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIPFA, CIMA or equivalent) or significant equivalent experience. Experience of budgeting, forecasting and management reporting. Excellent customer-facing skills and a proactive, solution-focused approach. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organisational skills; managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

Why Join Us

Be part of a values-driven Trust with a strong sense of purpose. Work alongside dedicated and supportive professionals making a real difference in children’s lives.

Employee Benefits Scheme.

• 26 days of annual leave (increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service) plus bank holidays.

Xavier Catholic Education Trust

The Xavier CET is a Surrey based, Catholic Trust currently made up of four secondary schools and nineteen primary schools. Xavier CET is a dynamic, highly effective trust of successful schools providing the children in our care with the best possible education within a caring and supportive Catholic ethos. We support the spiritual, moral, social, cultural and physical development of each child, as well as maximising progress, achievement and attainment to ensure their intellectual growth and to fulfil their potential. The Xavier CET also leads the Teach SouthEast partnership and is a Teaching School Hub. Our mission is to inspire, nurture and fulfil the calling of every person we encounter and the potential of every school we serve; growing together in faith, hope and love. We follow the example and teachings of Christ and everything we do will be inspired by gospel values. We strive for excellence in all areas of our work and cherish every child in our care.

Closing Date: Monday 21st September 2026 at 9am. Interviews: TBC.