Finance Manager: Real-Time FP&A & Stakeholder Partnering

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

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