Join Astrea Academy Trust as a Finance Manager!

Are you a finance professional with the ambition for delivering first-rate finance management services? Astrea Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated Finance Manager to join our dynamic team. This is your chance to make a positive impact during an exciting period of development at the trust.

Your Role:

• Ensure Excellence: Manage financial planning, reporting, analysis, and risk management across dedicated schools.
• Support Schools: Assist our schools in managing their finances, completing budgets, forecasts, and monthly accounts.
• Promote Values: Uphold our inclusive, aspirational, and academic vision for all students.

About You:

• Detail-Oriented: You are meticulous in your work and ensure high-quality contributions from the team.
• Passionate: You care about making systems and processes run smoothly and efficiently.
• Committed: You have high aspirations for yourself and our students, with a passion for positive change.
• Team Player: You work well with others and support the leadership team.

What We Offer:

• Professional Growth: Access to excellent CPD opportunities and career development.
• Supportive Environment: Highly visible and supportive senior leaders who have your back.
• Career Progression: Opportunities for promotion within the Astrea South Yorkshire region.
• Further Qualifications: The chance to complete additional qualifications.
• Work-Life Balance: Systems that ensure you can focus on your core purpose.
• Enhanced Annual Leave: Minimum of 29 days per academic year, plus statutory bank holidays.
• Health Support: Access to AXA’s 24/7 health support line for medical advice.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice deduction for bicycles and cycling accessories.
• Discounts and Savings: Access to the Blue Light Card and Costco membership.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Paid leave to support our people when they need it the most.
• Optical Care: Financial contribution to optical care for habitual DSE users.
• Life Assurance: Peace of mind for our people and their families.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Available at The Gym Group with 245 locations nationwide.

Why Astrea Academy Trust? We are unapologetically ambitious for every child, regardless of their background or needs. We believe in providing an inclusive, aspirational education so that all students can learn, thrive, and lead successful lives. We value our staff highly and treat workload seriously, ensuring you can focus on what matters most.

Interested in Applying? If you are looking for a new opportunity and have a passion for education, we would love to hear from you. Visit our academy to experience our excellent learning environment and meet our dedicated team. For more details, check the role specification. The successful candidate must be able to travel efficiently between sites as required and make their own way to our schools.

Closing Date: Midnight, 13 April 2025. Please note we may close the advert sooner depending on the number of applications received. Additionally, we will be flexible with interviews and will be interviewing throughout the advertising period.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI: Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ communities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Ready to Make a Difference? Take the next step in your career and join our forward-thinking team. Apply today and be part of our mission to create a positive impact!