Finance Manager

Are you an experienced, forward-thinking finance professional ready to lead as the key finance business partner across our regional hubs? Join Outwood Grange Academies Trust as a Finance Manager based across Outwood Academy Haydock and Outwood Academy Hindley. In this dynamic role, you will take ownership of the financial control and management of two secondary academies initially, with scope to scale oversight of up to five academies as the region expands. You will work closely with Principals, Executive Leadership and Trust Directors to align school-level operational goals with Trust-wide strategic growth, ensuring financial sustainability, compliance, and maximum value for public funding. About Outwood Grange Academies Trust & Our Schools At Outwood Grange Academies Trust, we place "Students First: Raising Standards and Transforming Lives" at the heart of everything we do. As one of the country's leading multi-academy trusts, OGAT has a proven track record of rapidly transforming schools, delivering outstanding academic outcomes, and providing high-quality support structures that allow educators and operational staff to thrive.

• Outwood Academy Haydock: Serving the local St Helens community, Haydock joined the Trust with a shared commitment to high expectations, an inclusive culture, and providing every student with a well-rounded, ambitious curriculum supported by excellent resources.
• Outwood Academy Hindley: Located in the borough of Wigan, Hindley joined the Outwood family to build a high-performing learning environment where academic success, strong pastoral care, and community pride go hand in hand.
Together, both academies represent a collaborative, forward-thinking cluster in the North West where financial expertise helps to power student achievement and institutional growth. Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, whole year. To view the job description, please click here. To view the person specification, please click here. If you have any questions, please contact Milly Smith, HR Assistant, at m.smith@outwood.com. For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button. Closing date: 9.00am on 7 September 2026. Interview date: 18 September 2026. We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Are you an experienced, forward-thinking finance professional ready to lead as the key finance business partner across our regional hubs? Join Outwood Grange Academies Trust as a Finance Manager based across Outwood Academy Haydock and Outwood Academy Hindley. In this dynamic role, you will take ownership of the financial control and management of two secondary academies initially, with scope to scale oversight of up to five academies as the region expands. You will work closely with Principals, Executive Leadership and Trust Directors to align school-level operational goals with Trust-wide strategic growth, ensuring financial sustainability, compliance, and maximum value for public funding. About Outwood Grange Academies Trust & Our Schools At Outwood Grange Academies Trust, we place "Students First: Raising Standards and Transforming Lives" at the heart of everything we do. As one of the country's leading multi-academy trusts, OGAT has a proven track record of rapidly transforming schools, delivering outstanding academic outcomes, and providing high-quality support structures that allow educators and operational staff to thrive.
• Outwood Academy Haydock: Serving the local St Helens community, Haydock joined the Trust with a shared commitment to high expectations, an inclusive culture, and providing every student with a well-rounded, ambitious curriculum supported by excellent resources.
• Outwood Academy Hindley: Located in the borough of Wigan, Hindley joined the Outwood family to build a high-performing learning environment where academic success, strong pastoral care, and community pride go hand in hand.
Together, both academies represent a collaborative, forward-thinking cluster in the North West where financial expertise helps to power student achievement and institutional growth.

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, whole year.