Trust Finance Managers

This is a new and exciting role to join our expanding Multi Academy Trust Central Finance Team. The Trust Finance Managers work as part of the team, however, are specifically responsible for the financial strategy of a group of Schools within the Trust. This role reports to the CFO who is responsible for the overall direction and coordination of the financial activities of the Trust. You will be a key member of an expanding Central Finance Team which currently maintains the finances for the Trust Central Fund, 2 All-Through, 2 Secondary Schools and 12 Primary Schools. The central team consists of two Management Accountants and a team of Finance Officers who have responsibility for ensuring all reconciliations and control accounts are up to date and accurate. A Purchase to Pay Manager and a team of Finance Assistants who are responsible for timely ordering, invoicing and supplier payments. Plus a team of Trust Business Managers who take responsibility for budgets, monitoring and payroll for their specifically allocated Schools. You will assist the CFO by managing the budgets, monthly monitoring and monthly payroll process for 3-4 Schools within the Trust. Ensuring all systems and processes are accurate, plus reporting is timely in line with Trust deadlines.

• Trust-wide commitment to your ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) including secondment options and mentorship opportunities
• Unlimited access for you and your family to 24/7 GP telephone consultations.
• Access to a wide array of discounts including Motorfinity, Kent Rewards and Blue Light Card.
• Free access to mental health and wellbeing support including counselling, mindfulness and physiotherapy sessions
• Free annual eye tests