Job Description

Finance Controller

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Ref: SCH-TMAT-0182

15 day(s) remaining

Establishment:

MMAT Team

Location:

Bainbridge Green

Salary:

33,366-37,938 per annum

Department:

Finance

Job Type:

Full Time

Closing Date:

15/07/2025 23:59

Interview Date:

22/07/2025

Start Date:

ASAP
Additional Information

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (31/08/2026)

Contract Term:

AYR - All year round

Hours per Week:

37.00

Weeks per Year:

52.140

Pay Grade:

Support Staff | SCP23 - SCP28
The Role

Marches Academy Trust

Address: c/o Grange Primary School, Bainbridge Green, Shrewsbury. SY1 3QR

Website: www.marchesacademytrust.co.uk/

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Financial Controller

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join our central finance team and drive financial excellence across our trust. In this pivotal role, you will provide strategic financial oversight, ensure smooth and efficient financial operations, and support our schools in achieving their very best.

Salary:

Grade 9/10, SCP 23-28 dependent on qualifications and experience


33,366-37,938 (FTE) - pay award pending

Contract type:

Fixed term (maternity cover) in the first instance with the potential to be made permanent

Hours:

28-37 hours per week (52 weeks)



To be successful you will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role and be at least part qualified (AAT, ACCA, ACA, CIMA), with the necessary skills and personal qualities to support our schools. Your expertise in financial management, reporting, compliance, and procedures will be essential in providing strategic and operational financial support to our schools.


This is a pivotal role within the finance team, working closely with school and trust staff. You will lead financial planning and monitoring for a selection of schools, meeting half-termly with Headteachers to advise on budget management and best practice across all financial activities.


You are welcome to discuss the role further with the Executive Director of Finance and Business, Charlotte Allsopp - charlotte.allsopp@mmat.co.uk

Closing date

: 15 July 2025

Interview date:

22 July 2025

The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are committed to building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking - ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share this commitment

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.



Safeguarding Information


Across the Trust, a robust approach is taken to the safeguarding of our Children and Young People (CYP). We consider the best interests of our CYP in everything we do.



All staff are appointed in accordance with the safer recruitment requirements as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE).




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MMAT Team


The Marches Academy Trust

c/o Grange Primary School

Bainbridge Green

Shrewsbury

SY1 3QR



Charlotte Allsopp


charlotte.allsopp@mmat.co... https://www.marchesacademytrust.co.uk/