Academies Finance Manager

The Sigma Trust Job Role: Academies Finance Manager Hours: 37 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year Pay Range: Local Government Pay Scale 8 Points 25-28 Actual Salary: £37,563 - £40,444 per annum Start Date: November/December 2026 The Sigma Trust is a local partnership of academies in North East Essex and we are currently looking for an outstanding individual to join our Central Team to provide professional timely financial guidance and support to the Sigma schools. Some of your key responsibilities will include: Financial Administration: Executing financial management procedures across multi-phase academies in strict accordance with Department for Education frameworks, expectations on public spending, and Trust policies. Budget Monitoring & Reporting: Partnering with the Finance Director and Head teachers to monitor budgets, support clear, accurate financial reporting and ensuring strong financial practices within the Trust academies. Financial Approvals and Restrictions: Reviewing and authorising purchases up to designated delegation limits while ensuring all expenditure complies strictly with educational purchasing regulations, ring fenced grant restrictions, and value for money guidelines. (The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification). We're looking for you if you have: Experience at a senior finance level of direct management of budgets Proven experience of budget preparation, setting and monitoring and financial forecasting Proven experience of preparing and presenting financial and management accounts, reports and data Knowledge and experience of operating accounting software systems Experience of working in a school or academy A Professional Accountancy Qualification would be desirable Why work for The Sigma Trust, Sigma Central? We can offer you: A Competitive Salary Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships Employee benefits include: Employee Assistance Programme Pension scheme Free membership to Perkbox Cycle to Work scheme Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation. Additional Information: For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity. To Apply: Ready to take the next step? Submit an application on MyNewTerm by 9am on Monday 5th October 2026. Interviews will take place on 8th October 2026. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised. We are managing all current recruitment directly and kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding open positions.