Finance Manager - Education Wallingford, Oxfordshire Full-time, Permanent 100% Office Based Up to £47k Are you an experienced qualified finance professional looking to make a real impact in education? We're looking for a Finance Manager to join this Academy Trust. You'll manage the day-to-day running of the finance office, support the Finance Director, and ensure strong financial control across our schools. What you'll do: Lead on budgets, forecasts, and monthly management accounts Ensure accurate payroll, funding, and reporting Provide financial advice to school leaders and budget holders Identify efficiencies and maximise income opportunities Line-manage and support finance staff What we're looking for: Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CIPFA/AAT L4 (or equivalent experience) Strong financial reporting and analysis skills Advanced Excel and finance system knowledge Organised, detail-focused, and able to meet deadlines Confident communicator with stakeholders at all levels Why Apply? 6 weeks paid holiday - taken whenever you like. No term time restrictions This is a fantastic opportunity to shape how resources are managed to benefit schools and students across the Trust. It is a genuine career role for someone wishing to take that next step. You may have worked in finance in a primary school or may not have any education experience at all. If you have the accountancy qualifications, we want to hear from you! Apply now with your CV Better People Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. If you do not hear from one of our consultants within 7 days of applying for this role, please assume you have been unsuccessful in this instance. Your CV will be kept on file and you will be considered for future vacancies that match your skills. By applying you will register as a candidate with Better People Ltd. Our Privacy Policy on our website explains how we will use your information. Our clients are only able to offer employment to candidates who are fully eligible to work in the UK and cannot offer work visas/sponsorship etc