Head Of Finance

Integris Financial Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust is seeking a Finance Manager to join their central finance team. This role involves providing financial insight, producing monthly accounts, and working closely with Head Teachers. The ideal candidate will be qualified or experienced in finance, with strong analytical and communication skills. Offering a salary of £55,000 and hybrid working options, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in the sector.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working options

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Access to wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management accounts and financial analysis.
• Ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• Experience within education or the public/not-for-profit sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts and reports.
• Provide financial insight to Head Teachers and senior leaders.
• Lead on variance analysis and financial forecasting.
• Improve financial processes and systems.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Management accounts

Variance analysis

Communication

Education

Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience

Job description

The Opportunity

An established and forward-thinking multi-academy trust is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Manager to join its central finance team.

This is a newly created role where you will provide professional finance business partnering to multiple schools within the trust, working closely with Head Teachers and senior leaders. You'll play a critical role in producing and presenting monthly accounts, variance analysis, and providing financial insight that supports strategic decision-making.

Location: Wiltshire (Head Office - Hybrid Working)
Salary: ££55,000 (DOE)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts, reports, and analysis.
• Partner with Head Teachers and senior leaders to provide financial insight and advice.
• Support strategic decision-making and ensure effective budget management.
• Lead on variance analysis and forecasting.
• Contribute to the continued improvement of financial processes and systems.

About You

• Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Experienced in management accounts, financial analysis, and business partnering.
• Strong communicator with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and confident in supporting senior stakeholders.
• Able to work independently while being a collaborative team player.

Experience within education or the public/not-for-profit sector is desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer

• Salary £55,000 DOE.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Pension scheme and staff discounts.
• Access to wellbeing and professional development programmes.

Interview Date: TBC