ESCAT Deputy Finance Manager

Description

Job Title: ESCAT Deputy Finance Manager

Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire

Salary: 33,178 to 45,076 (Grade E/F) per annum (negotiable depending on qualification and experience)

Job Type: Permanent, Full time, 52 Weeks per year

Start Date: November 2025 or ASAP

About the role:

The Directors of the Edith Stein Catholic Academy Trust (ESCAT) are seeking to appoint a Deputy Finance Manager to join our hardworking, committed and enthusiastic team and to assist the Finance Manager in the smooth running of the finance function at Oaklands Catholic School and of the Trust.

The pay band will be dependent on previous experience and the level of qualifications already held.

The Directors are looking for someone who has a Level 4 AAT qualification or above, or working towards this. A proven track-record and experience in a finance role within an Academy Trust would be highly considered. Equally the Directors welcome applications from those with Finance management experience in the public sector.

The Trust is happy to provide the required training and development opportunity for the right candidate leading towards completion of a higher level qualification as required. This will be dependent on previous experience and the level of qualifications already held.

The successful candidate will initially work on providing financial management services across two schools and then other schools as they join the Trust and deputising for the Finance Manager when necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

Management

Line manage the Finance Team by ensuring tasks and job roles are completed effectively and to a high-standardThis includes ensuring performance management procedures are completed effectively and that staff training requirements are highlighted and addressed within the constraints of the CPD budgetEnsure statutory and development CPD is completed for all staff for whom responsibleFinancial Management

Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the budget, and advise on any important budgetary considerationsUse the agreed budget to monitor and control performance to achieve value for money, producing monthly reports for budget holdersIdentify and inform the ESCAT FM (Finance Manager) of the causes of any significant variance and take prompt corrective action as directedEnsure that the Trust's financial policies and procedures are followed, consistent with the requirements of the DfE, Companies House, auditors and trustees with the support of the ESCAT FMAdministration

Liaise with the Business Support Team and Student Services Team to ensure all finance related processes and procedures are followed and maintainedLiaise with Sixth Form admin staff to ensure all financial procedures and processes relating to the Sixth form are followed and maintainedFurther details related to the position can be found in the Application Pack on our website or is available on request.

About You:

Essential:

Educated to A Level with passes in Maths and at least one other A Level subject (or college equivalent)In possession of a Level 4 qualification in Finance Accounting or a robust proven track-record of financial managementWillingness to undertake further CPD or qualifications if requiredSound administrator with attention to detailWorking with a range of financial software programmes, MIS and Microsoft applicationsAbility to motivate and manage a teamExcellent time management, communication, organisation and listening skillsGood IT SkillsSkilled with attention to detailHappy to develop leadership and management techniques relevant to the postStamina and resilience and ability to work under pressureCommitted to personal developmentStrong commitment to team-working and partnershipAbility to work in a Catholic Trust and be sensitive to its ethosThe following would be desirable:

Experience of working in a school setting or other public sector setting in a similar roleEducated to Degree LevelConfidenceImagination and visionAn understanding of the Trust's role in the communityAn understanding of the core purpose of the TrustSense of humourProactive problem solverPlease note all staff will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS application following the initial offer of employment.

Additional Information:

Closing date: Tuesday 30th September 2025

Interviews: Week commencing 6th October 2025

Please note that once you have applied for the role you will be sent an email with an application form to fill in.

This form will need to be fully completed and returned for your application to be considered.

Please click the APPLY to submit your application for this role and you will be sent an email with application forms to complete.

Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; Deputy Finance Services Manager, Assistant Finance Manager, Senior Accounting Manager, Financial Controller, Chief Financial Officer, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, CCAB Qualified Accountant, Senior Accountant, Finance Manager, Finance Supervisor, ACA, CIMA, ACCA may be considered for this role.

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