Finance Trust Specialist - Lead Schoolwide Stewardship

Kernow Learning; Newquay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kernow Learning in Newquay is seeking a Trust Specialist for Finance to provide expert financial support across its Cornwall schools. The role focuses on monitoring performance, budgeting, and strategic financial planning to strengthen sustainability.

You will prepare reports for senior leaders and governors, liaise with school business leaders, and contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse trust-wide financial performance.
• Prepare and review budgets and support long-term financial planning.
• Advise on trust and estate-related financial matters and ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Produce reports for senior leaders and governors and participate in finance meetings.
• Communicate financial insights to non-finance colleagues and collaborate with school business leaders to promote best practice.

Job description

Kernow Learning in Newquay is seeking a Trust Specialist for Finance to provide expert financial support across its Cornwall schools. The role focuses on monitoring performance, budgeting, and strategic financial planning to strengthen sustainability.

You will prepare reports for senior leaders and governors, liaise with school business leaders, and contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.