Finance Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Cabot Learning Federation is a mature multi-academy trust (MAT) of over 20 academies in the South West of England.
The fundamental mission of the CLF is that its work will bear the hallmarks of excellence in all that it does in supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.
We are now seeking to recruit a Finance Manager to join our expanding central finance team. This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive team, with responsibility for providing finance business partnering to a mix of primary and secondary academies.
What we are looking for:
Working closely with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team, you will be confident in presenting financial information to non-finance staff. To be successful in the post, you will have the ability to build excellent working relationships with both central and academy-based staff. You will be comfortable working with complexity, and able to analyse data to inform decision making. As part of the Central Finance Team, the role will include a broad range of duties but with a clear focus on budget setting and management accounts production.
Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will provide professional capacity to the Finance Manager Team and support your academies in a varied and wide-ranging role, ensuring effective management and reporting. You will provide financial leadership to Principals and their Senior Leadership team, delivering advice and support in the resolution of financial issues. You will have the determination to improve processes, drive change and be prepared to challenge when required to ensure the best outcomes for our pupils.
The post is full time (37 hours per week) although we would be happy to consider applicants who would like to work 30 + hours per week.
Within Finance we operate a hybrid working arrangement, where you would join us in our head office twice a week, with visits to academies as required.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: From £44,305.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol
Reference ID: 40781
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Civic, Welfare & Social Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finance Manager roles across Cabot Learning Federation's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Civic, Welfare & Social Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £44,305 - £44,305 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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