Head of Finance

Oldham Council; Oldham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bridge Multi-Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Head of Finance to lead financial governance and operations within its schools. This pivotal role requires an individual with significant experience in financial leadership, dedicated to making a difference in the educational sector through sound financial planning and collaborative decision-making. The role offers flexible working arrangements, a supportive culture, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

High quality continuing professional development (CPD)

Westfield Health Membership

Trust TOIL Scheme for staff

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of financial leadership, ideally in the education or public sector.

Responsibilities

• Drive strong financial governance across the Trust.
• Overall operational management of the Trust's finance function.
• Preparation of management accounts, forecasts, and budgets.
• Business partnering with School Business Managers/Leads.

Skills

Financial leadership

Governance

Strategic guidance

Collaboration

Job description

Ref: 000915

The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of Head of Finance

NJC Points 50 - 53

£60,272 - £63,473 per annum

Full Time/Full Year

Commencing as soon as possible

New Bridge Multi-Academy Trust is a vibrant, aspirational and inclusive multi-academy trust of eight special schools and two specialist post-16 provisions across Oldham, Tameside and Rochdale. As part of the wider New Bridge Group there are also two post-19 provisions. Our settings support a wide spectrum of needs from age 4-19 and beyond. The Trust is proud to be national leaders in Special Education and has a culture of creating outstanding opportunities for all. We are at an exciting point in our development, and this role will be crucial in shaping the financial strategy of the Trust as we continue to grow.

We are now looking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Head of Finance to drive strong financial governance across our trust and have overall operational management of the Trust's finance function, ensuring sound financial planning, budgeting, reporting, compliance, and risk management. The role will will work closely with the CFO, Executive Team, school leaders and School Business Managers to provide financial insight and strategic guidance to support effective decision making. This is a pivotal role that will support our mission to deliver high-quality education and improve outcomes for all young people across our schools.

We invite applications from individuals with substantial experience of financial leadership, ideally already in the eduction or public sector. The successful candidate will:

• Play a key strategic role in business partnering with School Business Managers/Leads across the Trust, providing expert financial guidance and fostering collaborative working to support effective school-level decision making
• Be responsible for the overall management and operation of the Trust's Finance and Payroll Team
• Support the CFO whilst being responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of management accounts, forecasts, budgets and other financial analysis as required, to support the strategic development of schools and the Trust.
• Drive strong financial governance and value for money across all Trust schools, shared services and trading companies

We can offer you:

• A supportive and values-led culture
• Opportunity to make a real impact across a growing trust
• Flexible working arrangements, including options for hybrid working
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• High quality continuing professional development (CPD) through our dedicated Everyone Learning Team
• Westfield Health Membership and access to Westfield Benefits
• Trust TOIL Scheme for all staff
• The opportunity to be part of our thriving team, who are committed to creating meaningful futures for both our students and staff

New Bridge MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must have a commitment to safeguarding young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references will be sought prior to interview. For all shortlisted candidates, an online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Closing Date: Monday 28th July 2025, 9am

Interviews: w/c Monday 4th August 2025

Further Information: [e-mail]

Completed application forms to: [e-mail]