Regional Finance Manager

We are looking for a proactive and detail‑driven Regional Finance Manager to play a key role in delivering expert financial support across our schools. 

Your opportunity 

We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join our team.  

As a Finance Manager, you will work as part of the finance team, led by the Finance Partner, to deliver an expert service to our schools, including: 

• managing the delivery of the monthly management reports 
• overseeing transactional processing within the academies 
• preparing and monitoring budgets  
• liaising with school-based colleagues as required 

We can offer hybrid working, or you can choose to be fully based at our regional office at Pine Ridge Infant School in Camberley. Regular visits to schools in the region will be necessary. We are looking for someone to work 30 hours a week, 43 weeks a year (term time plus 4 weeks).  

What we are looking for 

• AAT qualified and beyond or QBE with relevant experience 
• Experience of producing financial accounts using financial systems 
• Experience of working within the education or charity sector 
• Experience of working within a Finance Department 
• Experience of producing regular forecasts 

Join the GLF Schools Community 

GLF currently has 35 schools in the primary phase, and 8 secondary schools. Our schools span a wide area, including Oxfordshire, Wokingham, Surrey, Croydon and West Sussex.  

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team. 

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 children 
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness 
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across Southern England 
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity 
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education 

Our Employment Offer 

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish. 

• Access to our highly competitive local government pension scheme 
• Flexible working options 
• Generous holiday allowance 
• Healthcare benefits 
• Work life and family friendly policies 
• Employee wellbeing initiatives 
• Staff benefits portal 
• Community and collaboration working model 

The Details 

Salary: Senior Specialist £35,635 FTE  

Pro rata salary: £28,167.37 

Hours: We are looking for someone to work 30 hours a week, 43 weeks a year (term time plus 4 weeks). 

Location: Pine Ridge Infant School, Camberley - hybrid options available 

Start date: ASAP 

Advert Closing Date: 15th September 

Interview Date: w/c 21st September