Finance Manager

Why join us?

North Star Community Trust are a family of academies built on the belief that we are Stronger Together. The Trust plays a vital role in the communities it serves, creating real, lasting change through education, opportunity and support. The Trust’s vision is to help every child succeed at school and in life. We live by the values of Education, Community, Opportunity , ensuring every pupil receives an excellent education, feels part of a strong and caring community, and has the chance to grow into a confident, well-rounded individual.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to support the Finance Director across a Trust of four academies and a Central Services team. This varied role combines operational finance responsibilities with strategic financial support. Key duties include overseeing banking, reconciliations, income management, budgeting support, management accounts and financial analysis. You will also act as a key finance contact across the Trust, providing guidance and support to staff, maintaining financial systems, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and audit requirements, and supporting procurement and contract management. Working across multiple sites, you will build strong relationships with colleagues and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing finance function.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a forward-looking Finance team shaping the future of our Trust, we’d love to hear from you!

What we are looking for

• Education/Academy experience highly desirable
• AAT Level 4 qualified
• Experience in a busy finance environment
• Strong knowledge of financial systems and Microsoft 365
• Experience supporting management accounts, budgeting and financial reporting
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, maintain accuracy, and improve processes
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with a commitment to supporting schools and delivering positive outcomes for pupils

What we offer

We are committed to being a supportive, caring and rewarding place to work and learn, and to being an employer of choice. A full overview of our offer, including staff benefits, our People Plan and what our staff say about working with us, can be found in the supporting documents attached.

Apply Now

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as the vacancy may close early. Refer to our Application Process supporting document for more information. We do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted via My New Term.

Safeguarding statement

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo safer recruitment checks, including enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any other pre-employment checks relevant to their role.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive working culture that reflects our Trust's ethos of being ‘Stronger Together.’ The Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all. It aims to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

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