Trust Finance Manager - Maternity Cover - (Based at Springwood High School)

Teaching vacancies; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization based in the UK is seeking a dedicated Finance Manager to ensure robust financial management for its schools. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day finance processes, support strategic financial planning, and lead a team within a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant finance qualifications and experience in a similar role, offering a competitive salary and full-time working patterns.

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial management role.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to lead and manage finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance service for the Trust.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Manage finance staff effectively.

Skills

Financial Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Leadership

Education

Relevant finance degree or qualification

Tools

Finance software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job details

Job role Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern Full time

Contract type Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary Scale J - Point 29 - Point 31 (£39,862 - £41,771 FTE)

Trust Finance Manager - Maternity Cover - (Based at Springwood High School) job summary

West Norfolk Academies Trust are seeking a dedicated and professional Finance Manager to join and complement the friendly, supportive and committed professionals within the finance department, based at Springwood High School.

The successful candidate will act as a Senior Member of the Trusts support staff demonstrating professionalism and alignment with the Trusts ethos at all times.

Start Date: ASAP (01 January 2026 latest start date)

Salary: Scale J - Point 29 - Point 31 (£39,862 - £41,771 FTE)

Hours: 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year - Some evenings as required

Minimum 1-year Fixed Term Contract

Email: [e-mail]

Websites:

West Norfolk Academies Trust - https://www.westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk/

Springwood High School - https://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk/

Purpose of the Job

The Finance Manager will ensure robust financial management and reporting for all West Norfolk Academies Trust schools. This role serves as the deputy to the CFO in operational finance matters, overseeing all day-to-day finance processes, producing management information and contributing to the strategic financial planning of the Trust. The Trust Finance Manager will be required to support the CFOO, CEO and Head Teachers in all aspects of the budget setting and monitoring process. The role will lead and manage the academies' financial policies, systems, and procedures ensuring full compliance with the ESFA Financial Handbook and DFE financial regulations and guidance at all times. Other responsibilities include the completion of statutory returns, audit arrangements and maintaining compliance at all times with DFE obligations and the academies' Memorandum and Articles of Association Funding Agreement.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

Financial Management and Control

• Lead an efficient and effective Finance service for the whole Trust.
• To be responsible for the management of finance staff and maintain positive relationships with external contacts such as auditors, bankers, suppliers, LAs and DFE.
• Be responsible for managing the Academy bank accounts and related banking facilities ensuring all aspects are up to date, effective and current.
• Be responsible for the efficient and effective day to day management of the Academy Finance systems, procurement, bank accounts and financial records.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a Fully Operational Finance service, prioritising and deploying finance staff effectively as demand requires.
• Offer support, advice and training to all staff who have a role in the finance processes.
• Monitor and evaluate budgets and reports against forecast and provide narrative for any variance.
• Work with the CFO to ensure that the Academies Financial Handbook is updated regularly (at least annually) and is relevant and adhered to at all time.
• Ensure all whole Trust services have been procured obtaining the best VFM and have been recharged accurately.
• Provide support for all finance staff and assist them with any queries, training or supportive needs as required.

Line Management

• Finance Officers (including those based within Trust schools)
• Finance Assistants

The Finance Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all aspects of Performance Management, Probationary monitoring, Induction and CPD for those staff members are completed in an effective and timely manner.

Personal and Professional Conduct

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.

This job description is current at the date indicated below but, in consultation with the post holder, it may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the post commensurate with the grade or job title.

Due to the routine of the school, the workload may not be evenly spread throughout the year. Flexibility of hours, and a flexible attitude and willingness to assist others in the team, when required is necessary.

For a full job description please click the link below.

Closing Date for Applications: 31st October 2025

Interview Dates: w/c 3rd November 2025

Start Date: ASAP (1st January 2026 latest start date)

How to apply

For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.