Are you an experienced Finance Manager with prior experience of working within a school/academy environment, considering a new professional adventure? Leigh Academies Trust has the opportunity for a qualified and credible finance professional to join our team in this pivotal role. Our successful candidate will join us as soon as possible, offering a comprehensive financial service to the Principals from the off-set. Acting as the budgetary advisor to the Principals on all finance-related issues, you will be responsible for the financial management within the academies, ensuring that it complies with the requirements of the Trust''s financial policies and processes. This opportunity is ideal for a candidate who is seeking progression and further responsibility in their career, and looking to join a highly successful multi-academy trust. This role has the responsibility between the following academies; Leigh Stationers Academy Leigh Academy Bexley This is a permanent, full time opportunity offering a salary of £40,144 - £51,629 per annum, commensurate with experience. Our successful candidate will have a blended working schedule, spending 2 days per week at Leigh Stationers Academy, 2 days per week at Leigh Academy Bexley, and 1 day working from home. Our ideal candidate will: Have school/academy experience (strongly desirable) Have experience working with spreadsheets and computerised accounting software Have experience in budgeting and forecasting Our successful ..... full job details .....