Finance Operations Lead for a School Trust

Discovery Schools Academies Trust Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym discounts

Eyecare vouchers

Dental support

Retail discounts

Annual incremental pay increases

Job summary

Discovery Schools Trust is seeking a Trust Finance Officer to join the Central Finance Team. The role focuses on operational finance leadership, improving processes and developing systems to deliver high-quality financial services across academies and central services.

You will work with the Finance Manager and colleagues to support financial operations, ensuring resources are managed effectively for pupils’ benefit, while maintaining strong governance and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management and operational finance.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, governance and compliance.
• Experience of managing and improving financial systems and processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to analyse problems, identify solutions and drive positive change.
• Experience of leading and developing others.
• A commitment to delivering excellent customer service and supporting colleagues across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Support the financial operations of the Trust and help ensure resources are managed effectively for the benefit of pupils.
• Lead and develop others within the Finance team and collaborate with schools and central services.
• Improve processes and develop systems to deliver financial services across academies.
• Work closely with the Finance Manager and colleagues to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

Job description

Discovery Schools Trust is seeking a Trust Finance Officer to join the Central Finance Team. The role focuses on operational finance leadership, improving processes and developing systems to deliver high-quality financial services across academies and central services.

You will work with the Finance Manager and colleagues to support financial operations, ensuring resources are managed effectively for pupils’ benefit, while maintaining strong governance and compliance standards.