Trust Deputy CFO

Trust Deputy CFO - Achieve and Learn Trust – Altrincham College

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Band 11 (Points 40-43), Actual salary £46,438 to £49,276

36.25 hours per week (08:00 16:00) term time, plus 3 weeks (41 weeks in total)

Permanent

ACHIEVE AND LEARN TRUST

ALTRINCHAM COLLEGE

Green Lane, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 8QW

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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 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.

• Management and leadership experience, preferably within an education or local authority setting.
• Experience of educational financial management, preparation of monthly accounts, budget analysis and 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.
• Ability to inspire confidence and think creatively.
• A commitment to always place our students at the centre of all decision making.

Closing Date:
Monday 19 January 2026 at 9.00 am

Interview Date:
To be confirmed