Trust Finance Manager

The Swan Trust, Surrey, GU21 3RG

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  25 June 2026

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  25 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: SWAN Grade 10 - (FTE £48,698 to £55,486

Trust Finance Manager job summary

Working Hours: 36 hours per week. 52 weeks. Permanent contract.

Annual Salary: SWAN Grade 10 to SWAN Grade 11, £48,698 to £55,486

The SWAN Trust is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Finance Manager to join our central team, working closely with the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to deliver high quality financial services across our 10 schools.  

This role allows for Hybrid working, the main base will be in the Central Office based within Beaufort Primary School, Woking.

About the Role

This is an exciting new opportunity to take on a pivotal position within the Trust, supporting strong financial management, compliance and reporting. You will lead on financial analysis, oversee key processes and provide strategic insight and operational support to ensure resources are used effectively to support educational objectives. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead financial reporting and analysis, including producing consolidated monthly management account with clear variance commentary.
• Drive the Trust’s budgeting and forecasting processes, including the annual 3-year forecasts, and scenario planning.
• Ensure compliance and financial control, maintaining adherence to the Academy Trust Handbook, ESFA requirements and internal policies.
• Provide strategic, financial support and guidance to Headteachers, senior leaders, and stakeholders to aid decision-making and accountability.
• Oversee financial operations, including cash flow management, procurement reporting and ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions.
• Manage and develop the finance team, including line management, mentoring and promoting continuous improvement across systems and processes.

We are looking for someone who:

• A qualified or part-qualified accountant (or equivalent experience)
• Strong financial management, reporting and analytical skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with high attention to detail.
• Experience leading or supporting teams and driving improvements.
• Experience working in the education or public sector is desirable but not essential

We can offer you:

• Hybrid working
• A friendly, professional and committed team with a strong ethos of working together
• Training as required
• Opportunity to work with staff and leaders across 10 schools
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A Cycle to Work Scheme

Application closing date: Monday 6th July 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Applications should be made using The SWAN Trust Application Form (CVs will not be accepted).

Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt and for an exceptional candidate an appointment may be made before the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended that if you wish to apply for this position, you do so as soon as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

The SWAN Trust, a multi-academy trust which incorporates 10 schools within the Woking area. The schools work closely together and aim to support each other through purposeful collaboration that enhances educational opportunities and supports improvements in the quality of learning for all our children.

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.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Swan Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-swan-trust

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