Strategic Trust Finance & Operations Manager

Kirklees Council; Newton Hill; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirklees Council, acting on behalf of Enhance Academy Trust, seeks a senior finance leader to oversee strategic financial planning for a group of schools. The post covers accounting, budgeting, HR/payroll, asset management and compliance with statutory requirements, with a focus on value for money and risk management.

The role requires close collaboration with heads, senior leaders and external auditors to ensure robust financial governance and effective decision making across the Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial planning for multi-school groups.
• Ability to manage budgets and forecast effectively.
• Strong governance, compliance and reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management for up to seven schools within the Trust.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and annual budgets.
• Develop strategic plans for staffing, resources and capital programmes.
• Ensure financial controls meet ESFA Academies Handbook requirements.
• Support income generation and external funding applications.
• Lead HR/payroll processes and Safeguarding/data protection compliance.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

HR & payroll

Leadership

Governance

Job description

Kirklees Council, acting on behalf of Enhance Academy Trust, seeks a senior finance leader to oversee strategic financial planning for a group of schools. The post covers accounting, budgeting, HR/payroll, asset management and compliance with statutory requirements, with a focus on value for money and risk management.

The role requires close collaboration with heads, senior leaders and external auditors to ensure robust financial governance and effective decision making across the Trust.