Finance Manager - Qualified

BetterPeople; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished academy trust in Oxfordshire seeks an experienced Finance Manager to lead finance operations. This full-time role offers up to £47k with 6 weeks of paid holiday. Candidates should have part-qualification in CIMA/ACCA/ACA and strong financial reporting skills. This position represents a career progression opportunity in the educational sector.

Benefits

6 weeks paid holiday

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with part-qualification in relevant accounting bodies.
• Proven experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Ability to manage deadlines and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead on budgets, forecasts, and monthly management accounts.
• Ensure accurate payroll, funding, and reporting.
• Provide financial advice to school leaders and budget holders.

Skills

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Budget management

Communication skills

Education

Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CIPFA/AAT L4

Job description

Overview

Finance Manager - Education
Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Full-time, Permanent 100% Office Based
Up to £47k

Are you an experienced qualified finance professional looking to make a real impact in education? We're looking for a Finance Manager to join this Academy Trust. You'll manage the day-to-day running of the finance office, support the Finance Director, and ensure strong financial control across our schools.

What you'll do

• Lead on budgets, forecasts, and monthly management accounts
• Ensure accurate payroll, funding, and reporting
• Provide financial advice to school leaders and budget holders
• Identify efficiencies and maximise income opportunities
• Line-manage and support finance staff

What we're looking for

• Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CIPFA/AAT L4 (or equivalent experience)
• Strong financial reporting and analysis skills
• Advanced Excel and finance system knowledge
• Organised, detail-focused, and able to meet deadlines
• Confident communicator with stakeholders at all levels

Why Apply?

6 weeks paid holiday - taken whenever you like. No term time restrictions

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape how resources are managed to benefit schools and students across the Trust.

It is a genuine career role for someone wishing to take that next step. You may have worked in finance in a primary school or may not have any education experience at all.

If you have the accountancy qualifications, we want to hear from you!

Apply now with your CV

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