Finance Manager at The Forge Brook Trust

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8 Days Remaining
  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/FBT/90367
  Location
Joseph Leckie Academy, Walstead Road West, Walsall, , WS5 4PG
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£37,280.00 - £41,771.00
  Closing Date
11:59pm, 20th Feb 2026
  Start Date
As soon as possible
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
To be confirmed
   Interview Date(s)           To be confirmed
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About this Role

The Forge Brook Trust is a newly formed and growing multi-academy trust within West Midlands. We have a shared mission of Forging Brighter Futures for every child within our community. We are seeking an experienced, driven and collaborative Finance Manager to play a pivotal role in leading and developing our financial operations.

Working closely with the Trust Chief Finance Officer and Accounts Apprentice, you will ensure robust financial operations and compliance across our Academies. You will oversee financial reporting, budget monitoring and audit preparation working closely with our Academy Business Managers and Finance team. You will provide expert advice to Headteachers, Business Managers and academy teams to support sound financial decision-making.

This is a strategic yet hands-on role, where you’ll manage budgets along with budget preparation, along with completing month end packs and reconciliations in collaboration with the CFO. You will also have responsibility for Value for money and tendering practices that enable our Academies to thrive. 

The successful candidate will have proven financial management expertise, excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. In return, we offer a supportive, values-driven environment where your work will have a direct impact on the lives of young people.

If you have any questions in relation to this role, please contact our CFO, Shaun Millington s.millington@forgebrook.co.uk


Contact Details

  Shaun Millington
  s.millington@josephleckieacademy.co.uk


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