Finance Manager

2 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom GLF Schools Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

We're Hiring: Finance Manager (Fixed Term – 6 Months)

Location:
Didcot / Reading | Hybrid Options Available

Salary:
£34,429 FTE (pro-rata based on hours/weeks)

Start Date:
ASAP

Are you a finance professional who thrives on making a difference in education? Do you enjoy working across multiple sites, building relationships, and delivering expert financial support?

GLF Schools
is looking for a
Finance Manager
to join our central Trust Finance team on a
6-month fixed term contract
– with potential to extend. You'll support schools in
Didcot and Reading
, so travel between sites is essential.


What You'll Be Doing:

  • Delivering monthly management reports
  • Overseeing transactional processing
  • Preparing and monitoring budgets
  • Liaising with school-based teams to provide financial insight


Work Options:

  • Hybrid working available
  • Option to be based at
    Aureus School, Didcot
  • Regular school visits required between Didcot and Reading
  • Flexible hours:
    30–36 hours/week
    ,
    43 weeks/year
    (term time + 4 weeks)
  • Open to candidates seeking
    52-week contracts
    – just let us know in your application


What We're Looking For:

  • AAT qualified or QBE with relevant experience
  • Strong background in finance systems and forecasting
  • Experience in education or charity sectors preferred
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills


Why Join GLF Schools?

  • A growing Trust with 43 schools across Southern England
  • Values-led: Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, Kindness
  • Generous pension & holiday allowance
  • Flexible working & wellbeing initiatives
  • Career development across our academies and central teams


Apply by:
12th November 2025

Full job description available on our careers page.

Ready to bring your finance expertise to a purpose-driven team?
Apply now and help shape the future of education.

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