Strategic Management Accountant for a SEND Trust

Creating Tomorrow Multi Academy Trust; Kettering; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Creating Tomorrow Multi Academy Trust is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join our central finance team. Based at our offices in Kettering, you will lead the preparation of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.

You will work closely with the Chief Finance Officer, school leaders and budget holders to translate financial performance into actionable insight, support strategic priorities and ensure resilience across our SEND trust.

Qualifications

• Produces accurate financial information and translates complex data into practical advice for non-financial audiences.
• Builds relationships with leaders and colleagues.
• Combines sound professional judgement with a proactive and analytical approach.
• Has experience of management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and supports informed decision-making.
• Shares commitment to inclusion, collaboration and achieving best outcomes for learners.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the preparation of timely management accounts, budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide high-quality financial information, analysis and advice to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with school leaders and budget holders to understand financial performance and risks.
• contribute to wider Trust improvement, including financial systems, reporting and processes.
• Support annual accounts, audit and regulatory returns.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Financial modelling

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Creating Tomorrow Multi Academy Trust is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join our central finance team. Based at our offices in Kettering, you will lead the preparation of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.

You will work closely with the Chief Finance Officer, school leaders and budget holders to translate financial performance into actionable insight, support strategic priorities and ensure resilience across our SEND trust.