Finance Manager Manchester £37,771 £39,681 Term Time + 4 Weeks 8am 4pm Looking for a finance role that offers genuine work-life balance? A Multi-Academy Trust in Manchester to recruit an experienced Trust Finance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional looking for a broad, responsible role where you can use your commercial and technical finance skills while enjoying the significant benefit of a term-time focused working pattern. Working closely with senior leaders across the Trust, you ll provide the financial insight, advice and challenge needed to support effective decision-making and ensure resources are managed efficiently. The Role This is a varied, hands-on Finance Manager position where you will: Lead and support budgeting and forecasting across the Trust Produce accurate management accounts and financial reports Monitor budgets, investigate variances and provide meaningful commentary Provide financial advice and guidance to senior leaders and budget holders Support longer-term financial planning and sustainability Maintain strong financial controls, processes and procedures Support audit, statutory reporting and compliance requirements Ensure funding is managed effectively and delivers value for money Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting Build strong relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders What We re Looking For You ll be an experienced finance professional who is confident working ..... full job details .....