Finance Manager
Key Information
Location: New Collaborative Learning Trust
Salary: Band K of the NJC Support Staff Spine (FTE £47,181 - £50,269) A recruitment and retention allowance may be available for an outstanding candidate.
Contract Type: 37 hours per week, Full Year
Contract Term: Permanent
Dates
Closing Date: Tuesday 2nd September
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
About this Opportunity
An exciting opportunity to join an outstanding team and be at the forefront of our organisational development
We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the secondary schools and deliver high quality financial insight and drive improvements across the schools. The role will report directly into the Finance Director and work closely with Headteachers and the Executive Director of Secondary Education in a business partnering capacity.
The successful candidate will have, or be willing to work towards, a finance qualification (e.g. CIMA/ACCA). They should have strong finance skills, excellent attention to detail and a comprehensive knowledge of monthly reporting and forecasting. You should have a willingness to work flexibly within the team and have strong organisational and time management skills.
In return, NCLT will support you in the advancement of your finance career, including providing funded Continuing Professional Development and the opportunity for progression as the role develops.
The role will be predominantly based at our Brinsworth Academy school (Secondary Hub) but there must be flexibility to work across other secondary sites as well as Trust HQ in Normanton. If you are interested in the role and wish to discuss it further, or have any queries please call 01977 802783, or you can email recruitment@nclt.ac.uk.
You will be joining a dynamic, core team that supports the operations of all of the schools and colleges within our Trust. Our shared services are here to support all of our schools and colleges across several areas including Health and Safety, Finance, Estates, HR and MIS. With a real team ethos, the different departments work together to provide ongoing support for the growth and development of the Trust.
New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) is a Multi Academy Trust which has grown significantly over the last four years and currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three secondary schools and three primary schools. NCLT has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. We have a strong track record of improving the quality of education, raising aspirations and helping young people progress to higher education, apprenticeships and careers. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education.
Why Work for Us?
- NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards – these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
- Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
- Attractive pension scheme
- Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
- A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff
If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.
To see the full job description, person specification and to apply please visit: https://nclt.ac.uk/vacancies
Applications should be submitted to recruitment@nclt.ac.uk
Closing date is 9am on 2nd September 2025.
