Minerva Learning Trust
Senior Finance Manager
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Senior Finance Manager
We're looking for an experienced Senior Finance Manager to join our growing Multi-Academy Trust in a newly created leadership role. Reporting to the CFO, you'll lead finance operations, management accounting, and business partnering across our primary, secondary, and post-16 settings, helping to ensure every pound spent has maximum impact on outcomes for young people.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys leading teams, driving improvement, and providing strategic financial advice to senior leaders. Academy experience is beneficial but not essential. We're looking for someone who can develop people, strengthen processes, and support decision-making across a complex organisation.
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Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Preparing management accounts
- Monitoring financial performance
- Managing cash flow
- Ensuring compliance with relevant education, charity, and financial regulations
- Providing strategic financial advice to senior leaders and trustees
- Supporting decision-making on resource allocation
- Contributing to long-term financial planning
- Supervising finance staff
- Improving finance processes and systems
- Coordinating audits
- Maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
What We Offer
- Permanent role based at our Central Trust Office with regular school visits
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 31 days)
- Access to a range of wellbeing and employee support initiatives
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- A chance to make a real difference across a successful and ambitious Trust
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Closing Date and Interviews
- Closing date: 25 October 2026
- Interviews: 3 November 2026
For further details and an application pack, visit the Minerva Learning Trust website. https://minervalearningtrust.co.uk/work-with-us/vacancies/central-team-vacancies/
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