Finance Manager

The Alliance Schools Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alliance Schools Trust is seeking a Finance Manager to lead our financial services across the trust’s schools. You will deliver real-time financial awareness, support budgeting and forecasting, and drive value for money through robust reporting and analysis.

The role requires ownership of payroll management and key financial processes within the Trust. Based at the Trust Shared Services Hub at Willen Primary School in Milton Keynes, the post involves occasional travel between schools and

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality financial services across all trust schools.
• Own advanced reporting, payroll management and financial analysis.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Payroll management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA or equivalent

Job description

FINANCE MANAGER

Commencing - ASAP

37 hours per week

All Year Round

Salary - £47,665 to £53,051 p.a.

The Role

The Alliance Schools Trust is looking for an experienced and qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) to join our dynamic team as Finance Manager.

You will focus on delivering high-quality financial services across all trust schools, ensuring real-time financial awareness and supporting robust budgeting and forecasting processes. Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will drive value for money, improve financial efficiency, and take ownership of advanced reporting, payroll management, and financial analysis and the wider finance team.

The role is based at our Trust Shared Services Hub at Willen Primary School and will require some travelling between our schools within Milton Keynes.

About The Alliance Schools Trust

The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our inclusive mission of providing the highest quality of Education, Care, and Opportunity. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. We offer extensive opportunity for career development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.

We are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.

The Alliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

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Closing date for applications: Tuesday 20th October 2026, 9am