Regional Finance Manager

GLF Schools; England; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational trust is seeking a Finance Manager to join its central finance team on a fixed-term basis. You will support financial operations for schools in Didcot and Reading, with responsibilities including managing reports and overseeing budgets. The role offers hybrid working options and requires travel to multiple locations. If you are AAT qualified or have relevant experience within the education sector, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Access to pension scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Healthcare benefits

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Candidates should be AAT qualified and have relevant experience.
• Must have experience in producing financial accounts.
• Experience in the education or charity sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of monthly management reports.
• Oversee transactional processing within the academies.
• Prepare and monitor budgets.
• Liaise with school-based colleagues.

Skills

AAT qualified or QBE with relevant experience

Experience of producing financial accounts

Experience in the education or charity sector

Experience in a Finance Department

Experience of producing regular forecasts

Job description

Your opportunity

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our central Trust Finance team on a fixed term basis for 6 months with the possibility of this extending beyond the 6 months. The role will be supporting schools in Didcot and Reading, so the candidate will need to be able to travel to both locations.

Responsibilities

As a Finance Manager, you will work as part of the finance team, led by the Finance Partner, to deliver an expert service to our schools, including:

• Managing the delivery of the monthly management reports
• Overseeing transactional processing within the academies
• Preparing and monitoring budgets
• Liaising with school‑based colleagues as required

We can offer hybrid working, or you can choose to be fully based at Aureus School in Didcot. Regular visits to schools in the region will be necessary. We are looking for someone to work 30-36 hours a week, 43 weeks a year (term time plus 4 weeks), but also open to hearing from professionals looking to work 52 weeks a year. Please specify in your Personal Statement your preferred hours.

What we are looking for

• AAT qualified and beyond or QBE with relevant experience
• Experience of producing financial accounts using financial systems
• Experience of working within the education or charity sector
• Experience of working within a Finance Department
• Experience of producing regular forecasts

Join the GLF Schools Community

GLF currently has 35 schools in the primary phase, and 8 secondary schools. Our schools span a wide area, including Oxfordshire, Wokingham, Surrey, Croydon and West Sussex.

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 children
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across Southern England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

Our Employment Offer

• Access to our highly competitive local government pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Healthcare benefits
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Salary: Senior Specialist £34,429 FTE (salary to be pro‑rated depending on working hours/weeks agreed)

Contract type: Fixed term for 6 months

Hours: We are looking for someone to work 30-36 hours a week, 43 weeks a year (term time plus 4 weeks), but also open to hearing from professionals wanting to work 52 weeks a year

Location: Aureus School, Didcot / Hybrid / regular visits to schools in Didcot and Reading essential

Start date: ASAP

Advert Closing Date: 12th November 2025

Safeguarding Statement

At GLF Schools, the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is our top priority. We are fully committed to safeguarding and expect everyone who works or volunteers with us to share that commitment. All roles are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We understand that life is busy and that flexibility matters. That's why we're happy to explore flexible working arrangements that help you balance your professional and personal commitments.

GLF Schools is proud to celebrate the rich diversity of our schools and communities. We're building a culture where:

• Everyone is respected and valued.
• Discrimination is never tolerated.
>Equity and fairness are at the heart of everything we do.
• Staff, children, and students are safe to express their identities.

We believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and our community. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from groups that are underrepresented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, trans and non‑binary individuals, people of all ages, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people of all faiths and beliefs.

To help us manage applications efficiently:

• We may close this vacancy early if we receive a strong response, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
• We may also interview shortlisted candidates before the official closing date.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we will carry out an online search and request references for all shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to complete a self‑declaration form. You will have the opportunity in the application form to confirm if you would prefer referees to be contacted after your interview.