Finance Director
Amethyst Academies Trust, Wolverhampton, WV4 5HP6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Hours: 37 Hours / 52 Weeks Working Pattern: 1 day per week working from home.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Salary: Competitive
What skills and experience we're looking for
Closing Date: 5th January 2026
Interviews:14th January 2026
Finance Director – Amethyst Academies Trust
Central Office (Penn Hall School) Finance Office Based at Moreton School| Full Time | Permanent | Competitive Salary
Join the Journey of Excellence at Amethyst Academies Trust! Aspire, Achieve, Together
Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career within a multi-academy trust that provides pathways to success by delivering educational excellence in ourcommunities.Amethyst Academies Trust is seeking a high performing, ambitious and technically skilled Finance Director to join our central team. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting our Trust’s financial excellence and operational success, working closely with the Chief Operations Officer (COO) and senior leaders across our schools.
Why Join Us?
Impact: Shape the financial future of a Trust dedicated to educational excellence.
Professional Growth: Benefit from a tailored developmentprogramme, with clear progressionopportunityto become the Trust Chief Finance Officer.
Collaboration:Work alongside passionate professionals who believe in our vision: Aspire, Achieve,Together.
Innovation:Lead on technical finance operations, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with the highest standards.
About the Role
As Finance Director, you will:
Produce monthly management accounts, annual budgets, and complete statutory returns.
Ensure robust financial controls and compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook
Manage and develop a talented finance team, supporting their professional growth.
Collaborate with school leaders and external partners to deliver high-quality financial services.
What We’re Looking For
Strong technical expertise in financial operations, reporting, and systems.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
A collaborative leader committed to our values and continuous improvement.
A high performer who consistently delivers high-quality work and meets or exceeds targets.
An individual who shows initiative and proactively seeks solutions to challenges.
A role model of integrity, reliability, and a positive attitude.
A commitment to professional growth and learning opportunities.
Your Future with Us
We are committed to investing in your professional development. The successful candidate will have access to mentoring, training, and leadership opportunities, with a clear pathway to progress to the Chief Finance Officer role.
Ready to Aspire, Achieve Together?
Apply now and become part of a Trust that values ambition, expertise, and teamwork. For further information please contact Laura Armatolarmato@aatrust.co.uk
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Amethyst Academies Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- larmato@aatrust.co.uk
Amethyst Academies Trust is a high-performing multi-academy trust committed to raising aspirations and delivering academic excellence. With a strong emphasis on consistency, high standards, and inclusive education, we work collaboratively across our schools to provide outstanding opportunities for all students and staff. Our professional development offer is sector-leading, and includes extensive leadership training, and a clear pathway for career progression. As a trust, we are driven by our belief that all children, regardless of background, can achieve exceptional outcomes.
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