Senior Finance Manager
Are you an ambitious qualified accountant looking for your next career move in the education sector? Your opportunityThe Senior Finance Manager will work as part of the finance team, led by the Regional Finance Partner, to deliver an expert service to our schools. We are looking for an exceptional individual to provide Finance Leadership to the Regional Finance Partner to help identify financial improvements and deliver a sustainable budget.
They will also undertake direct line management within the finance team.
In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to provide ad-hoc support when needed by the Regional Finance Partner, and will oversee tasks including:managing the delivery of the monthly management reports to Headteacherspreparing and monitoring budgets & forecastoverseeing transactional processing within the academiesliaising with school-based colleagues as requiredOversight of a Trust Wide finance improvement projectWe are looking for someone to work 36 hours a week, 43 weeks of the year (term time plus 4 weeks).
You may wish to work part of your hours from home or be fully based in our regional office at de Stafford, Caterham, or Southgate Primary School, Crawley.
In all cases, regular visits to our schools within this region will be necessary.What we are looking forQualified Accountant or Part qualified with significant relevant experienceLeadership and development of staff experienceExperience of producing management accounts using financial systemsIdeally experience of working within the education or charity sectorForecasting and Partnering with Budget HoldersExperience of producing regular forecastsJoin the GLF Schools CommunityAs 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 pupilsFounded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of EnglandWe work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identityCommitted to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible educationOur Employment OfferGLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and FlourishAccess to our highly competitive Local Government Pension SchemeFlexible working optionsGenerous holiday allowanceWork life and family friendly policiesEmployee wellbeing initiativesCareer pathways and talent managementAccess to a staff benefits portalCommunity and collaboration working modelThe DetailsSalary: Leadership 1 - £47,160Pro-rata salary: £44,732.65Contract Type: PermanentHours: 36 hrs a week, 43 weeks a year (term time plus 4 weeks)Base Location: de Stafford, Caterham or Southgate Primary School, CrawleyClosing Date: 18th October 2026Interview Date: 22nd October 2026 (please note the quick turnaround between close date and interview date - please ensure you are fully available on the interview day)
