We’re looking for a Finance Manager who will provide high-quality, strategic and operational financial leadership to schools and multi-academy trusts.

This role includes being hands-on with transactional finance as well as providing strategic oversight to help leaders make better decisions, ensure financial sustainability, and strengthen the operational foundations of schools – including oversight of areas such as health and safety, estates, and compliance where required.

You will act as a trusted partner to Headteachers, School Business Leaders, CFOs and Executive Teams, combining technical financial expertise with sound judgement, clarity, and a deep understanding of how schools actually work.

• The opportunity to use your skills to support schools in bringing the best education to their pupils
• You'll be managing projects across multiple clients - no two days will be the same
• There will be plenty of room to grow and develop in your role
• We're a friendly bunch, and we offer some great perks too, like flexible hybrid working, discounts at a wide range of retailers through Perkbox and 25 days' holiday, plus three days' company holiday over the Christmas period

• Your strong strategic financial acumen, with the ability to think beyond annual budgets
• Your ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences while maintaining high levels of integrity, discretion and judgement
• A strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling
• Your passion for the education sector and a strong affinity with our values

We’re looking for a proactive internal audit officer who can demonstrate attention to detail and great customer service. You will join our IS team in delivering internal scrutiny in schools and trusts, checking internal processes to ensure that risk, both financial and non-financial, is minimised. Internal scrutiny services are delivered both virtually and on-site, and as such, travel to clients will be a regular part of your routine.

• The opportunity to use your auditing skills to support schools in bringing the best education to their pupils
• You'll be managing projects across multiple clients - no two days will be the same.
• There will be plenty of room to grow and develop in your role
• We're a friendly bunch, and we offer some great perks too, like flexible hybrid working, discounts at a wide range of retailers through Perkbox and 25 days' holiday, plus three days' company holiday over the Christmas period.

• Your auditing experience and attention to detail
• Your adaptability and time management skills - allowing you to work across multiple clients
• Your great client communication skills, both verbal and written
• Your passion for the education sector and a strong affinity with our values

We believe that every child deserves a great education, and every leader deserves support they can trust. We're not just consultants; we're partners in our clients' success.

Our work is shaped by the following values:

We earn trust by being consistent, clear, and dependable, so schools and trusts know we've got their back when it matters most.

We're driven by a deep belief in the power of education. That's why we show up, go the extra mile, and always put people first.

We bring real-world experience and sector expertise, enabling us to make confident decisions that benefit pupils, staff, and our clients.