JOB TITLE: Finance Manager
HOURS: Full time, Permanent
SALARY: Grade 13 £49,221 to £53,826 (Pay Award Pending)
CLOSING DATE: Friday 3rd July 2026 at 09:00am
INTERVIEWS: Wednesday 8th July 2026
Lionheart Educational Trust is looking for an experienced and forward‑thinking Finance Manager to play a key role in strengthening our financial governance and supporting high‑quality decision‑making across our organisation.
In this pivotal role, you’ll lead on financial reporting, VAT compliance, audit coordination, fixed asset management, and provide vital support across areas such as payroll, treasury, and tax. You’ll also produce insightful financial analysis for senior leaders and help drive continuous improvement in our financial processes.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional (CCAB/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA or equivalent) with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to influence at a senior level. Experience in multi‑entity reporting, financial systems, and audit processes is essential.
At Lionheart, we value integrity, collaboration, and continuous learning. You’ll join a supportive team committed to delivering excellence for our schools and communities.
If you’re detail‑driven, proactive, and ready to make a meaningful impact in the education sector, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of our Trust.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including 15% employer pension contribution, Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes for purchasing bikes, electrical equipment, gym memberships, parking and more!
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification, job description and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Close Date: Friday 3rd July 2026 at 9am
Interview Date: Wednesday 8th July 2026
The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.
We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification, job description and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Lionheart Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education we will do online checks for anyone who is shortlisted.