Finance Manager Part-Qualified

Birmingham Permanent £47,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
This Finance Manager position offers the opportunity to lead a central finance team within a well-established Not-for-Profit, managing a team of 5 finance assistants. The role combines leadership, process improvement and strategic financial management.
  • Opportunity to Lead and Influence
  • Professional Growth and Flexibility

About Our Client

The client is a well-established multi-academy trust overseeing 20 academies.

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead, develop, and performance-manage a team of five Finance Assistants
  • Oversee month-end reporting, audits and statutory returns
  • Conduct financial analysis and bench-marking to support decision-making
  • Manage OPEX and CAPEX processes and controls
  • Oversee finance systems
  • Support process improvements using advanced Excel skills
  • Collaborate with senior leaders, academy finance leads and the wider central team

The Successful Applicant

  • ACCA/CIMA part-qualified
  • Proven experience managing a team
  • Strong financial analysis and reporting skills
  • Knowledge of OPEX and CAPEX processes
  • Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS)
  • Ability to work at pace and adapt quickly
  • Experience within academy trusts or education desirable

What's on Offer

  • Salary - £47,000 - £50,000
  • Modern, collaborative finance team with a positive culture
  • Supportive leadership with a strong track record of improving finance functions
  • Opportunity to shape processes and influence financial management across the trust
  • Permanent opportunity with clear opportunities for progression
  • Make a meaningful impact with the Not-for-Profit sector
Contact
Neha Donohoe
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6888069
Phone number
+44 121 634 6992

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Finance Manager
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Neha Donohoe
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6992
Job reference
JN-112025-6888069