Trust Finance Manager

An opportunity has arisen for a diligent and confident Trust Finance Manager to join our supportive and friendly Trust Central Team. OAK Multi Academy Trust is far more than just a network of schools, it is a family of schools currently located in Leicestershire and Leicester City, with an infant, a junior, two primary, and one secondary school. We are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of all our children and empowering our whole school communities to enable this to happens to its fullest. The Central Trust Team are a cohesive highly skilled group working collaboratively at our purpose-built central office in Oadby, Leicestershire. The role will be primarily based at our central office with the opportunity to work with and regularly visit our schools. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed finance professional to oversee the day-to-day financial activity of the Trust, working alongside the Trust Finance Officer and the Chief Finance Officer. The post is full time, 37 hours per week, all year round, although part time working would be considered for the right candidate. The Trust Finance Manager leads the central finance function and is responsible for managing the organisation's financial processes and systems, advising on and ensuring effective provision of financial management across the Trust, and the provision of professional support and guidance to all schools and extended services within the Trust.

• have at least 5 years' experience of working in a finance role
• hold a relevant qualification or equivalent experience
• good communication and interpersonal skills, including the confidence in engaging with both internal and external stakeholders
• proactive, 'can-do' attitude
• strong attention to detail
• Finance experience within an education environment is desirable although not essential
  
  In return we offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including:
• Annual incremental pay increases (performance related and within the pay scale range)
• Continual Professional Development
• Pension Scheme
• On-site parking
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Annual flu vaccination
Lifestyle Savings that include:
• Health cash plan
• Home and Electronics Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Gym Membership Scheme
Staff wellbeing programme that includes:
• Free Physiotherapy treatment
• Free Counselling & Wellbeing Support
• Menopause Support
• GP Phone & Video Consultation - Accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week