About the Role We are seeking an experienced and proactive Hub Finance Manager to provide high-quality financial management and business partnering across a group of schools within our growing multi-academy trust. Working closely with Headteachers and Hub Directors to support effective decision-making, financial sustainability and strong financial governance. You will play a key role in ensuring schools are well supported through robust budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and compliance. As part of the central finance team, you will help ensure resources are used effectively to deliver the best possible outcomes for pupils. Key Responsibilities • Finance business partnering for schools within the hub • Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts and financial plans • Produce monthly management accounts and provide insightful financial analysis • Support schools to monitor performance, manage risks and deliver corrective actions where required • Develop staffing and affordability models to support sustainable decision-making • Monitor payroll, income, grants and debt management processes • Support procurement activity, value for money reviews and contract oversight • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, controls and audit requirements • Build financial capability and consistency across schools within the hub Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to influence financial decision-making across multiple schools and contribute to the continued success of a growing trust. About You You will be an experienced finance professional with strong management accounting, budgeting and business partnering skills. You will be confident working with stakeholders, able to communicate financial information clearly and provide constructive challenge when needed. Experience within education, academy trusts, the public sector or a similar complex organisation would be advantageous, but we welcome applications from candidates with strong transferable finance experience. Why Join Us? • Make a meaningful contribution to improving outcomes for children and young people • Work closely with senior leaders across a collaborative and ambitious trust • Influence strategic financial planning and resource allocation • Develop your career within a supportive and growing organisation • Play a key role in ensuring long-term financial sustainability across our schools For more information and how to apply please visit our website The Rivers C. of E. Academy Trust - Vacancies Please download a copy of the support staff application form and email your completed form to HR @riverscofe.co.uk by 9.00am on Tuesday 30th June 2026. (applications received after this date/time will not be accepted) Please demonstrate in your personal statement how your career to date and the impact you have made has prepared you for this role. We would also like you to outline how you would develop and take this role forward if appointed. Please do not submit a curriculum vitae as these will not be included in the shortlisting process. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Friday 3rd July We are pleased to offer prospective candidates the opportunity to have an informal conversation about the Hub Finance Manager role with our Head of Finance. These discussions are designed to give you the opportunity to learn more about the role, the trust and our strategic priorities. If you would like to book and confirm an informal discussion via teams, please contact HR on HR@riverscofe.co.uk. Thank you for your interest in working with The Rivers C. of E. Academy Trust.