Finance Manager

HB Partners Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37-hour week

Hybrid and flexible working

Ongoing CPD and professional develop

Staff benefits scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

HB Partners Limited partners with a Multi-Academy Trust to recruit a Finance Manager who will lead a robust operational finance function and report to the CFO. The role involves driving month-end close, balance sheet control, audits, and financial policy implementation across academies.

The successful candidate will manage a finance team, enhance controls, and provide strategic financial guidance to senior leaders, with hybrid and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Qualified with CIMA/ACCA/ACA.
• At least five years' experience in a finance function.
• Experience managing a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational finance team and deliver a high-quality service across the Trust.
• Own month-end, balance sheet reconciliations and year-end statements.
• Lead internal and external audit activity and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Design and embed strong financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Oversee the finance system to ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Internal controls

Cash flow management

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Financial dashboards

Job description

Finance Manager - Multi-Academy Trust

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 advantageous.

What's On Offer

• 37-hour working week
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Ongoing CPD and professional development
• Staff benefits scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme

HB Partners Limited is committed to safeguarding children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment safeguarding checks.