Finance Manager

Two Bridges Academy, Alveston, South Gloucestershire, BS35 3JT

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Part-time and Full-time applications considered (minimum 3 days per week)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £44,075 - £47,181

What skills and experience we're looking for

As Trust Finance Manager, you will play a key role in leading financial planning, budget management, reporting, compliance and business partnering across the Trust. You'll work alongside Headteachers, budget holders and central teams to provide robust financial information, support strategic decision-making and ensure long-term financial sustainability.

You will also lead and develop members of the Finance Team, helping to create a responsive, customer-focused service that supports schools and leaders across the Trust. As part of a rapidly growing Trust, you'll have the opportunity to influence how services develop, improve systems and processes, and contribute to wider organisational success.

New to Education? We'd love to hear from you…

We welcome applications from qualified accountants and finance professionals looking to make their first move into education from corporate, commercial, public sector or charitable organisations. If you have strong financial management experience, enjoy building relationships with operational leaders and are motivated by making a meaningful difference, we will support you to develop your understanding of the education sector.

What the school offers its staff

• Be part of a growing and ambitious multi-academy trust.
• Work in a values-driven organisation focused on improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Play a strategic role with opportunities to influence and shape services.
• Access hybrid working arrangements and flexible working options.
• Join a supportive and collaborative central team.
• Benefit from generous pension and sick pay schemes.
• Access ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.

Flexible working opportunities

We recognise that talented finance professionals are looking for flexibility in how they work. Applications are welcomed from candidates able to commit to a minimum of 3 days per week, with a range of part-time and full-time working arrangements available for the right candidate.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Note: Please include in your supporting statement what your preferred working pattern would be if successful.

Are you a finance professional who enjoys bringing clarity, insight and confidence to decision-making?

At Enable Trust, everything we do is driven by a shared commitment to achieving the very best outcomes for children and young people. As our Trust continues to grow, we are seeking an ambitious and collaborative Trust Finance Manager to help shape and strengthen our finance function, ensuring that our schools can focus on delivering exceptional education and support for pupils.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led organisation where your expertise will directly contribute to improving outcomes for children and young people across our schools. Working closely with the Director of Finance, you'll oversee the day-to-day management of Trust financial operations, provide expert advice to school leaders, and help ensure that every pound is used effectively to maximise opportunities for our pupils.

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.

Additional documents

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Finance Manager Candidate Pack (1) (2).pdf - 1.85 MB (opens in new tab)

About Two Bridges Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 77 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Two Bridges Academy website
• Email address: Recruitment@enabletrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/two-bridges-academy

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