Trust Finance Manager – Maternity Cover - (Based at Springwood High School)
| Posting date: | 08 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Scale J - Point 29 – Point 31 (£39,862 - £41,771 FTE) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 October 2025 |
| Location: | King's Lynn, Norfolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | West Norfolk Academies Trust |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
West Norfolk Academies Trust are seeking a dedicate and professional Finance Manager to join and complement the friendly, supportive and committed professionals within the finance department, based at Springwood High School.
The successful candidate will act as a Senior Member of the Trusts support staff demonstrating professionalism and alignment with the Trusts ethos at all times.
Start Date: ASAP (01 January 2026 latest start date)
Salary: Scale J - Point 29 – Point 31 (£39,862 - £41,771 FTE)
Hours: 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year – Some evenings as required
Minimum 1-year Fixed Term Contract
Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
Websites:
West Norfolk Academies Trust - https://www.westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk/
Springwood High School - https://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk/
Purpose of the Job
The Finance Manager will ensure robust financial management and reporting for all West Norfolk Academies Trust schools. This role serves as the deputy to the CFO in operational finance matters, overseeing all day-to-day finance processes, producing management information and contributing to the strategic financial planning of the Trust. The Trust Finance Manager will be required to support the CFOO, CEO and Head Teachers in all aspects of the budget setting and monitoring process.
The role will lead and manage the academies’ financial policies, systems, and procedures ensuring full compliance with the ESFA Financial Handbook and DFE financial regulations and guidance at all times. Other responsibilities include the completion of statutory returns, audit arrangements and maintaining compliance at all times with DFE obligations and the academies’ Memorandum and Articles of Association Funding Agreement.
Responsibilities, but not limited to:
Financial Management and Control
· Lead an efficient and effective Finance service for the whole Trust.
· To be responsible for the management of finance staff and maintain positive relationships with external contacts such as auditors, bankers, suppliers, LA’s and DFE.
· Be responsible for managing the Academy bank accounts and related banking facilities ensuring all aspects are up to date, effective and current.
· Be responsible for the efficient and effective day to day management of the Academy Finance systems, procurement, bank accounts and financial records.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Provide a Fully Operational Finance service, prioritising and deploying finance staff effectively as demand requires.
· Offer support, advice and training to all staff who have a role in the finance processes.
· Monitor and evaluate budgets and reports against forecast and provide narrative for any variance.
· Work with the CFO to ensure that the Academies Financial Handbook is updated regularly (at least annually) and is relevant and adhered to at all time.
· Ensure all whole Trust services have been procured obtaining the best VFM and have been recharged accurately.
· Provide support for all finance staff and assist them with any queries, training or supportive needs as required.
Line Management
· Finance Officers (including those based within Trust schools)
· Finance Assistants
The Finance Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all aspects of Performance Management, Probationary monitoring, Induction and CPD for those staff members are completed in an effective and timely manner.
Personal and Professional Conduct
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.
This job description is current at the date indicated below but, in consultation with the post holder, it may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the post commensurate with the grade or job title.
Due to the routine of the school, the workload may not be evenly spread throughout the year. Flexibility of hours, and a flexible attitude and willingness to assist others in the team, when required is necessary.
For a full job description please click the link below.
Closing Date for Applications: 31st October 2025
Interview Dates: w/c 3rd November 2025
Start Date: ASAP (1st January 2026 latest start date)
How to apply
For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.
The successful candidate will act as a Senior Member of the Trusts support staff demonstrating professionalism and alignment with the Trusts ethos at all times.
Start Date: ASAP (01 January 2026 latest start date)
Salary: Scale J - Point 29 – Point 31 (£39,862 - £41,771 FTE)
Hours: 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year – Some evenings as required
Minimum 1-year Fixed Term Contract
Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
Websites:
West Norfolk Academies Trust - https://www.westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk/
Springwood High School - https://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk/
Purpose of the Job
The Finance Manager will ensure robust financial management and reporting for all West Norfolk Academies Trust schools. This role serves as the deputy to the CFO in operational finance matters, overseeing all day-to-day finance processes, producing management information and contributing to the strategic financial planning of the Trust. The Trust Finance Manager will be required to support the CFOO, CEO and Head Teachers in all aspects of the budget setting and monitoring process.
The role will lead and manage the academies’ financial policies, systems, and procedures ensuring full compliance with the ESFA Financial Handbook and DFE financial regulations and guidance at all times. Other responsibilities include the completion of statutory returns, audit arrangements and maintaining compliance at all times with DFE obligations and the academies’ Memorandum and Articles of Association Funding Agreement.
Responsibilities, but not limited to:
Financial Management and Control
· Lead an efficient and effective Finance service for the whole Trust.
· To be responsible for the management of finance staff and maintain positive relationships with external contacts such as auditors, bankers, suppliers, LA’s and DFE.
· Be responsible for managing the Academy bank accounts and related banking facilities ensuring all aspects are up to date, effective and current.
· Be responsible for the efficient and effective day to day management of the Academy Finance systems, procurement, bank accounts and financial records.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Provide a Fully Operational Finance service, prioritising and deploying finance staff effectively as demand requires.
· Offer support, advice and training to all staff who have a role in the finance processes.
· Monitor and evaluate budgets and reports against forecast and provide narrative for any variance.
· Work with the CFO to ensure that the Academies Financial Handbook is updated regularly (at least annually) and is relevant and adhered to at all time.
· Ensure all whole Trust services have been procured obtaining the best VFM and have been recharged accurately.
· Provide support for all finance staff and assist them with any queries, training or supportive needs as required.
Line Management
· Finance Officers (including those based within Trust schools)
· Finance Assistants
The Finance Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all aspects of Performance Management, Probationary monitoring, Induction and CPD for those staff members are completed in an effective and timely manner.
Personal and Professional Conduct
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.
This job description is current at the date indicated below but, in consultation with the post holder, it may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the post commensurate with the grade or job title.
Due to the routine of the school, the workload may not be evenly spread throughout the year. Flexibility of hours, and a flexible attitude and willingness to assist others in the team, when required is necessary.
For a full job description please click the link below.
Closing Date for Applications: 31st October 2025
Interview Dates: w/c 3rd November 2025
Start Date: ASAP (1st January 2026 latest start date)
How to apply
For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.