What skills and experience we're looking for
We’re looking for a Finance Manager who shares our commitment to transforming lives through education and understands the vital role that financial stewardship plays in achieving that mission. You’ll bring strategic insight, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset to help ensure our resources are managed effectively and transparently across the Trust. Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll contribute to financial planning, reporting, and compliance, supporting the delivery of high-quality education for all our students.
To succeed in this role, you’ll need to meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification, including strong financial acumen and experience in managing budgets within a complex organisation. Most importantly, you’ll be someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, values integrity, and is motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through sound financial leadership.
What the school offers its staff
White Rose Academies Trust is a local trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students.
The trust employs over 500 outstanding professionals who are committed to unlocking the potential of the next generation. Our CPD Programme is focused on innovation, leadership development and delivery of excellence for vulnerable groups. Our Beginner Teacher Programme is amongst the best in the region. We are on a significant journey which will see all of our schools Ofsted rated as World Class within five years.
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.