Finance Manager (Core Team)

Delta Academies Trust; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent transport links

Great café on-site

Free secure car park

Job summary

Delta Academies Trust are appointing a Finance Manager to join our Trust in January 2027 or sooner, on a full time, permanent basis. This role is based at Head Office in Knottingley.

You will lead the Finance Team, ensuring high standards across the organisation, supporting multiple academies with financial management and compliance, and providing expert advice on finance systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Team and provide guidance to a number of primary/secondary academies in their financial management.
• Ensure each academy abides by the Trust’s financial regulations and that they provide timely management information to stakeholders.

Job description

Delta Academies Trust are looking to appoint a Finance Manager to join our Trust in January 2027 or sooner if possible, on a full time, permanent basis. This role is based at Head Office in Knottingley.

Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

Your new role

As a Core Finance Manager, you will be committed to providing and leading high standards within the Finance Team, supporting and providing guidance to a number of primary/secondary academies in their financial management. You will be responsible for ensuring each academy abides by the Trust’s financial regulations and that they provide timely management information in a prescribed format to stakeholders. You will have the ability to communicate effectively and provide expert professional advice to ensure effective finance systems and procedures are operated across the organisation.

Hours: 37 hours per week / All Year Round / Permanent

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

For more information and the essential criteria please see the attached job description.

Why Join Us?

Our Head Office site has excellent transport links, situated close to both the A1 and M62 and offering a free and secure car park. We have a great café on-site, so if a barista latte on a morning or jacket potato at lunchtime (among many other options) is your thing, you can get it all here!

Shape futures. Build your career. Make a difference with Delta.

Delta Academies Trust is one of the largest and most ambitious multi-academy trusts in the North of England, all of our academies are rated Good or better, reflecting our strong culture, high expectations and commitment to excellence. We’re a not-for-profit organisation with a clear mission: to make sure every child, in every community we serve, has access to an exceptional education.

When you join Delta, you join a team full of purpose. From teachers and teaching assistants to IT specialists, HR colleagues, caterers, leaders and curriculum experts, our people share a commitment to improving life chances for both staff and helping young people thrive.

Employee Benefits

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing.

Trust News

Inspiring Our Students Beyond The Classroom

Holiday Entitlement: minimum 39 days (subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

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