Finance Manager Part-Qualified

This Finance Manager position offers the opportunity to lead a central finance team within a well‑established Not-for‑Profit, managing a team of five finance assistants. The role combines leadership, process improvement and strategic financial management.

The client is a well-established multi‑academy trust overseeing 20 academies.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, and performance‑manage a team of five Finance Assistants
• Oversee month‑end reporting, audits and statutory returns
• Conduct financial analysis and benchmarking to support decision‑making
• Manage OPEX and CAPEX processes and controls
• Oversee finance systems
• Support process improvements using advanced Excel skills
• Collaborate with senior leaders, academy finance leads and the wider central team

• ACCA/CIMA part‑qualified
• Proven experience managing a team
• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills
• Knowledge of OPEX and CAPEX processes
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS)
• Ability to work at pace and adapt quickly
• Experience with in academy trusts or education desirable

• Salary - £47,000 - £50,000
• Modern, collaborative finance team with a positive culture
• Supportive leadership with a strong track record of improving finance functions
• Opportunity to shape processes and influence financial management across the trust
• Permanent opportunity with clear opportunities for progression
• Make a meaningful impact with the Not‑for‑Profit sector