We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Trust Finance Manager to support our Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO) in delivering exceptional financial management services across our trust schools. You will work closely with school leadership, finance teams, and external agencies to ensure resources are best utilised and high standards of financial management are maintained.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management & Reporting: Support designated schools with budget planning, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring financial decisions align with the Trust’s strategic goals.
• Compliance & Audit: Ensure all schools meet necessary financial and audit standards as outlined in the Academy Handbook and local regulations.
• Strategic Support: Collaborate with school leadership teams to develop financial strategies, provide monthly budget updates, and assist in preparing reports for the Trust’s Finance Committee.
• Budget Oversight: Aid in preparing, monitoring, and adjusting school budgets, advising on variations, and ensuring effective use of resources.
• Financial Skills Development: Provide training and support to school staff on financial procedures and systems.

About You:

You will be a qualified Chartered accountant with some experience in financial management, ideally within the education sector. Strong budgeting and financial reporting skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency with IT packages are essential for success in this role.

You will be working at the very heart of our hard-working central team so it is essential that you have strong interpersonal skills and that your personal values align with our Trust ethos.

Why Join Us?

The post is advertised as full time and based at The Deanes, however, we can be flexible with working hours and hybrid working arrangements.   We are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and flexible work environment - to  find out more about the benefits of working for SEEAT please visit our Trust website and for more details on the Trust and this role please view the electronic recruitment pack.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

South East Essex Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All postholders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact HR@seeat.org