Strategic Trust Finance Manager – Education Budget Lead

Essex; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in Colchester is seeking a proactive Trust Finance Manager to lead financial management across its academies. The ideal candidate must be AAT qualified or possess equivalent experience, along with significant finance role experience. Key responsibilities include ensuring financial compliance, supporting audit processes, and managing budget responsibilities. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Access to comprehensive employee wellbeing services

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum AAT qualified or equivalent relevant experience.
• Significant experience in a finance role with budget management responsibility.
• Ideally experienced in a Multi-Academy Trust or school finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic financial management across all academies.
• Ensure compliance with Academy Trust Handbook and statutory regulations.
• Support audit processes and financial reporting.

Skills

Integrity and professionalism

Budget management

Effective internal financial controls

Education

AAT qualified, part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) or equivalent experience

Job description

An educational trust in Colchester is seeking a proactive Trust Finance Manager to lead financial management across its academies. The ideal candidate must be AAT qualified or possess equivalent experience, along with significant finance role experience. Key responsibilities include ensuring financial compliance, supporting audit processes, and managing budget responsibilities. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.