Finance Manager

1 week ago

Dunstable LU QP, United Kingdom The Shared Learning Trust Full time £40,172 - £42,081 per year

Finance Manager

Advantage Schools Trust is seeking to appoint a dedicated and organised Finance Manager to join our strong and welcoming team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be an integral part of the Central Finance Team ensuring communication to the schools on Trust policy and expectations.

You will play a crucial role in supporting a number of academies within the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Your primary responsibility will be to manage and oversee the financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes across the various academies. You will work closely with school leaders, and central finance teams to ensure the effective management of financial resources and that financial decisions align with the strategic goals of the MAT.

The successful candidate will have

  • Extensive experience of working within a financial role (Ideally financial roles within Education)
  • Experience of budget monitoring, purchasing and reporting
  • Experience with financial and other IT packages
  • Strong IT skills and be an advanced Excel user
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads which continually change
  • An understanding of a Financial Manager role and will be able to work to tight deadlines delivering results when required
  • A great attitude and positive outlook
  • A commitment to the aims and values of Advantage Schools

JOB SPECIFICS

Start Date: 5th January 2026

Salary: AS 29-31 FTE £40,172-£42,081 dependent on experience & qualifications

Job Role: Permanent, Full-time, 52 weeks per year, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (part time/term time would be considered for the right candidate)

Location: Based at Advantage Schools Central Office - The Vale Academy LU5 4QP (expectation to travel to schools on weekly basis)

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

Safeguarding

We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view'.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' for schools and colleges on safeguarding.

Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as:

"Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children's health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes."

The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,172.00-£42,081.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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