Trust Finance Manager

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Trust Finance Manager who will play a pivotal role in leading a transactional finance team. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership qualities and a relevant financial qualification, as they will be responsible for overseeing financial transactions and preparing month-end statements. Opportunities for occasional travel, flexible working, and participation in a pension scheme are also included.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance management role, ideally in a multi-site or educational setting.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the transactional finance team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee processing of financial transactions and maintain ledgers.
• Prepare and review month-end trial balances.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication

Organisation

Attention to Detail

Education

Full AAT qualification (Level 4)

Job description

About this Role

As Trust Finance Manager, you will lead a team of five direct reports—four based onsite at the central office and one based offsite. You will ensure the smooth and accurate processing of all transactional finance activities and be responsible for managing the Trust’s ledgers up to and including the preparation of the month-end trial balance.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, has a passion for finance, and possesses strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. You will play a vital role in supporting and coaching your team, stepping in to provide hands-on support when needed, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the transactional finance team, ensuring high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee the processing of financial transactions and maintain accurate ledgers.
• Prepare and review month-end trial balances.
• Support the DCFO in delivering a responsive and effective finance service across the Trust.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide coaching and development to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Full AAT qualification (Level 4) or other equivalent financial qualification (essential).
• Proven experience in a finance management role, ideally within a multi-site or educational setting.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A proactive, organised, and detail-oriented approach.

Additional Information

• Occasional travel to Trust schools may be required to support offsite team members.
• Flexible working arrangements are available, subject to operational needs and training requirements during the probation period.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme is automatic, with generous employer contributions of over 20%.