Finance Manager

Achieve and Learn Trust are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Trust Finance Manager responsible for delivering an effective, compliant and consistently high-quality financial management and reporting service for the Trust. This will be achieved through the implementation of robust, measurable systems and processes which maximise the use of resources and deliver best value. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the successful candidate will be an integral part of the team, working in collaboration with staff members at each school, whilst managing a team of experienced Finance Officers based at the Trust Hub Offices at Altrincham College. The role demands strong organisational and people management skills and an ability to prioritise workloads. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, as well as the ability to maintain a sense of calm in a busy school environment. We are looking for someone with: Management and leadership experience, preferably within an education or local authority setting. Experience of financial management – preparation of monthly accounts, budget analysis with the ability to provide financial guidance to senior leaders within the schools. Experience of financial accounting – monthly reconciliations, payroll checks, managing financial policies, systems and procedures. Hold a finance qualification relevant to the role. The ability to inspire confidence and think creatively. A commitment to always place our students at the centre of all decision making.