Trust Finance Director

Graveney Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational trust in London is seeking a Trust Finance Director to lead its finance team and manage financial resources across its academies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in financial leadership within an education context, and a hands-on approach to financial management. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulations and preparing budget plans. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from £54,360 to £74,472, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience as a business manager or senior finance lead in a school or trust.
• Knowledge of statutory and Trust financial regulations.
• Hands-on approach to finance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the central Finance Team in a Trust setting.
• Manage the Trust’s finances and prepare budget plans.
• Support the Estates Team with compliance and bids.

Skills

Strategic financial management

Compliance with financial regulations

Excellent people skills

Experience with academy/trust funding

Job description

Trust Finance Director

Grade 13–18, £54,360 – £74,472 (depending on experience)

Full-time, permanent

London SW17

Would you like the opportunity to work as part of a team of highly experienced and ambitious colleagues?

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced specialist to lead our well-established and efficient central Finance Team. You will take responsibility for the effective delivery of comprehensive services across the three Trust academies. Joining the Core Trust Senior Team, your responsibilities will include the strategic management of the Trust’s finances, ensuring compliance with statutory and Trust financial regulations, and preparing, monitoring and reporting on annual and long-term budget plans. Reporting to the Chief Executive’s office, you will also support the work of the Estates Team, including preparing bids and supporting compliance with maintenance schedules.

We are looking for someone with considerable experience of working as a business manager or senior finance lead in a school or trust, and the successful applicant will have a “can-do” and hands‑on approach. This appointment requires sound knowledge of academy/trust funding and regulations, as well as excellent people skills.

Closing date: Noon on Monday, 12th January 2026.

Interviews: To be advised.

Please note that applications will be considered for shortlisting as and when they are received, and the Trust reserves the right to close the advert at any time prior to the closing date.

Graveney Trust is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the well‑being and safety of staff and students. All our employees, volunteers and contractors share this commitment, and we will carry out Enhanced DBS checks for all appointments, as well as ensuring that our rigorous pre‑employment checks are strictly adhered to.

We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity, creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

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