Based at Orchard House (with travel as needed) Email: adam.clayton@donesc.org Salary - NJC Spine, Scale C, Points 20–26, £32,579 - £37,280pa Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week All Year Round Required for February/March 2026 Join a team where your skills make a difference - no education sector experience required! We’re looking for a motivated and experienced Finance Manager to lead our Finance Processing Team and support both internal colleagues and external stakeholders, including academies and central teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of key financial processes, drive improvements, and contribute to meaningful work that supports schools and students. You don’t need to have worked in education before - full training will be provided by our supportive and knowledgeable team. If you’re passionate about finance, process improvement, and leading a team, we’d love to hear from you. Job Purpose Managing and maintaining the purchase ordering system. Leading improvements to financial processes and systems. Supporting academies with credit control and financial queries. Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies. Leading, developing, and supporting the Finance Processing Team. Building strong relationships with key stakeholders across the Trusts and academies. What We’re Looking For: At least three years’ experience in a finance role. A Level 4 AAT qualification is desirable (but not essential). A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a collaborative approach. Why Join Us? Be part of a friendly, supportive team that values your growth. Make a real impact by supporting schools and communities. Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career progression. Work for a company committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for everyone. If you’re ready for a fresh challenge and want to bring your skills to a role full of variety and purpose, we’d love to hear from you. We invite interested candidates to engage in an informal discussion to discuss the Finance Manager role in more detail. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our organisation, the team and the impact that you can make. To arrange a convenient time, please contact our Head of Finance, Adam Clayton directly via email at - adam.clayton@donesc.org How To Apply For more information about this role, including the job description and person specification, please read the attached Recruitment Pack available from ‘Attachments’. To complete our online application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, and you will be directed to apply through our Applicant Tracking System. If you do not already have one, you will need to create a ‘Teacher Booker’ account. Within DONESC, we use AI to help review applications. If we spot that AI has been used in a misleading way, such as copying unedited AI created answers, exaggerating previous job experience, or pretending to be someone else, we may choose to reject the application without feedback. References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient applications have been received. Closing date: 12 January 2026, 9am Interview date: 16 and 19 January 2026 DoNESC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references. The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.