Finance Director

Teaching Vacancies; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in Wolverhampton is seeking a Finance Director. This pivotal role will support the Trust’s financial excellence and work closely with senior leaders. The successful candidate will produce management accounts, ensure compliance with financial controls, and manage a talented finance team. Ideal candidates will have strong financial expertise and a commitment to professional growth. This position offers a clear pathway to become the Chief Finance Officer.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in financial operations, reporting, and systems.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• A collaborative leader committed to values and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts, annual budgets, and complete statutory returns.
• Ensure robust financial controls and compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook.
• Manage and develop a talented finance team.

Skills

Strong technical expertise in financial operations

Excellent analytical skills

Collaborative leadership

Initiative in problem-solving

Integrity and reliability

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Closing Date: 5th January 2026

Interviews: 14th January 2026

Finance Director – Amethyst Academies Trust

Central Office (Penn Hall School) Finance Office Based at Moreton School | Full Time | Permanent | Competitive Salary

Join the Journey of Excellence at Amethyst Academies Trust! Aspire, Achieve, Together

Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career within a multi-academy trust that provides pathways to success by delivering educational excellence in our communities. Amethyst Academies Trust is seeking a high performing, ambitious and technically skilled Finance Director to join our central team. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting our Trust’s financial excellence and operational success, working closely with the Chief Operations Officer (COO) and senior leaders across our schools.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Shape the financial future of a Trust dedicated to educational excellence.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from a tailored development programme, with clear progression opportunity to become the Trust Chief Finance Officer.
• Collaboration: Work alongside passionate professionals who believe in our vision: Aspire, Achieve, Together.
• Innovation: Lead on technical finance operations, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with the highest standards.

About the Role

• Produce monthly management accounts, annual budgets, and complete statutory returns.
• Ensure robust financial controls and compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook.
• Manage and develop a talented finance team, supporting their professional growth.
• Collaborate with school leaders and external partners to deliver high-quality financial services.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong technical expertise in financial operations, reporting, and systems.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• A collaborative leader committed to our values and continuous improvement.
• A high performer who consistently delivers high-quality work and meets or exceeds targets.
• An individual who shows initiative and proactively seeks solutions to challenges.
• A role model of integrity, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• A commitment to professional growth and learning opportunities.

Your Future with Us

We are committed to investing in your professional development. The successful candidate will have access to mentoring, training, and leadership opportunities, with a clear pathway to progress to the Chief Finance Officer role.

Ready to Aspire, Achieve Together?

Apply now and become part of a Trust that values ambition, expertise, and teamwork. For further information please contact Laura [e-mail].

What the school offers its staff

https://www.aatrust.co.uk/employee-benefits/

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.