**INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role at the heart of Fioretti Trust. As our Head of Finance, you will take ownership of the central finance function — leading the team, driving financial integrity across all eight of our schools, and being a trusted partner to our CFO and senior leadership.

We are a growing, ambitious Trust built on the Christian values of Aspiration, Wisdom and Compassion. Our mission is simple: to enable every child and every adult to flourish, every day. The financial health of the Trust is central to delivering that mission — and this role sits right at the heart of it.

You already understand who we are. You already know what we value. Now we’re asking: are you ready to lead?

What you will do:

▪     Day-to-day management of the central finance function, ensuring consistency and compliance across all schools

▪     Preparation and delivery of accurate monthly management accounts and budget reporting

▪     Payroll processing, banking, BACS payments and financial controls — including supplier management and IR35

▪     VAT compliance, audit liaison and year-end accounts preparation in line with the Academy Trust Handbook

▪     Line management and professional development of the central finance team

▪     Strategic financial reporting to Trustees and Local Governing Boards, supporting the CFO

▪     Building strong working relationships with School Business Managers and finance leads across our Trust family

About you:

We’re looking for someone who brings genuine expertise, quiet confidence and a collaborative spirit. You will be:

▪     Experienced in finance within an educational or public sector setting, ideally a multi-academy trust

▪     Qualified or actively working towards a recognised accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or AAT)

▪     Skilled in management accounts, budget-setting, payroll and financial controls

▪     Proficient with Access Education Finance or a comparable school/trust finance system

▪     Knowledgeable about the Academy Trust Handbook and academy financial compliance

▪     An effective manager who supports and develops the people around you

▪     Someone who acts with integrity, takes confidentiality seriously and thrives under pressure

Committed to our vision, our values and the wellbeing of every child in our schools

What we offer:

▪     A senior leadership role with genuine influence and responsibility across a growing Trust

▪     The full support of our CFO and a responsive, values-driven central team

▪     A culture that invests in people — professional development is taken seriously here

▪     A comprehensive wellbeing package and genuine care for work-life balance

▪     The chance to work alongside colleagues who share your commitment to children and communities