Operational Lead Finance Sycamore CE Trust Posted Expi

The Sycamore C of E Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced and proactive finance professional to lead the day-to-day operational finance function across the Trust. The role will ensure that robust financial processes, systems, controls and reporting arrangements are consistently applied across all schools and the central team, while supporting compliance, accuracy, value for money and financial assurance.

Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, this role will provide strong operational leadership of finance activity, helping to maintain a high-quality, efficient and customer-focused finance service across the Trust.

• Lead day-to-day finance operations across the Trust
• Ensure robust financial controls and compliance
• Produce management accounts and support financial reporting
• Support schools with budgeting, forecasting and planning
• Oversee procurement activity and promote value for money
• Lead on audit preparation, payroll oversight and year-end processes
• Drive consistency and improvement in systems and processes
• Support and develop members of the finance team

As a Trust, all staff are employed under a consistent framework, ensuring fairness and transparency. Our policies and pay structures are aligned with recognised local authority models (including Bury Council), providing a reliable and well-understood employment offer.

• Access to Local Government or Teachers’ Pension Schemes
• Generous annual leave for support staff
• Occupational sick pay and family-friendly policies
• Clear and fair pay progression arrangements