Trust Finance Manager

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Wellbeing initiatives

Pension schemes

Cycle to Work

Eye care vouchers

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Affinity Learning Partnership is seeking a Trust Finance Manager to join the Trust Central Team. You will support allocated academies, provide financial insights, and help ensure effective budget management across the Trust.

You will bring proven finance experience, ideally in education, and be confident with numbers and IT. This part-time role (25-30 hours/week) offers a flexible, values-driven environment where you can contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven finance experience, ideally in an education setting.
• Experience in managing budgets and financial reporting.
• Strong IT skills and accuracy with numbers.
• Ability to build relationships and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support allocated academies with insightful financial information.
• Assist with budget management and financial planning.
• Work with Principals and Business Teams to improve processes.
• Support financial compliance and reporting.

Skills

Finance budgeting experience

Budget management

IT literacy

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Job description

The Candidate

Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career and make a real difference across our Trust? We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced finance professional to join our Trust Central Team as a Trust Finance Manager. You’ll play a key role in supporting your allocated academies, working closely with Principals and Business Teams to provide insightful financial information, support effective budget management and help ensure our academies are financially well placed to succeed.

You’ll bring proven finance experience, ideally within an education setting, alongside experience of managing budgets and a strong eye for detail. We’re looking for someone who is organised, confident with numbers and IT, able to build effective relationships and comfortable managing competing priorities.

Most importantly, you’ll be a positive, proactive team player who enjoys working with others, embraces new ideas and is keen to make a difference. If you have a ‘can do’ attitude, take pride in delivering high standards and are committed to continuous learning and the values of Affinity Learning Partnership, we’d love to hear from you and explore what you could bring to our Finance Team.

25-30 hours per week, 52.143 working weeks per year.

Why Work for Affinity?

At Affinity, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work, a workplace where everyone belongs, progresses, and thrives. We recognise that our colleagues are our greatest asset, and we are committed to ensuring they feel valued, supported, and empowered.

As a Trust, we are privileged to employ inspirational people who make a positive difference every day. In return, we continually strengthen our offer of a supportive, inclusive, and ambitious working environment, one that promotes mental and physical wellbeing, builds confidence, and fosters pride across our organisation.

Our People Strategy

Our People Strategy is built around three core pillars:

Belongs - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, champions equality, and ensures all staff feel respected, valued, and genuinely part of our community.

Progresses - Staff Development and CPD

Our Professional Growth Model empowers colleagues to take ownership of their development. Our strong investment in CPD sets us apart and ensures every colleague has the opportunity to grow and succeed.

Thrives - Wellbeing

We know that mental and physical wellbeing are essential to feeling supported and performing well. That’s why we place strong emphasis on creating an environment where colleagues feel healthy, valued, and able to thrive.

What are the Benefits of Joining Affinity?

• Investment in your professional development and CPD through our Professional Growth Model
• Removal of performance-related pay
• A commitment to dignity and respect in the workplace
• Opportunities for collaborative working through leadership and staff networks
• A Trust-wide approach to reducing workload
• Wellbeing initiatives supported by our Wellbeing Champion Network
• One dedicated wellbeing day per academic year

In addition to these core benefits, we also provide an excellent wider package that includes:

• Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support services
• Access to Benenden Health's self-pay private healthcare service
• Discounted gym membership with Everyone Active
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Flu vaccination vouchers
• Generous pension schemes through Teachers Pensions and the Local Government Pension Scheme

Additional Information:

Please note that we do not hold a sponsorship licence and, therefore, are unable to employ individuals residing outside of the UK or candidates living within the UK who require continued sponsorship to work in the UK.

We welcome a broad range of perspectives with a commitment to equality of opportunity by recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment and a culture of belonging for everyone in Affinity Learning Partnership. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, or neurodivergent status. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.