https://jobs.co.uk/job/cluster-finance-manager-hays-specialist-recruitment-limited--b6ed0465-cac0-464a-b9cd-e42f1bc7d78b RSS feed for Cluster Finance Manager at Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited. en-gb Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:49:39 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/cluster-finance-manager-hays-specialist-recruitment-limited--b6ed0465-cac0-464a-b9cd-e42f1bc7d78b https://jobs.co.uk/job/cluster-finance-manager-hays-specialist-recruitment-limited--b6ed0465-cac0-464a-b9cd-e42f1bc7d78b Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:53:13 GMT Location: Sheffield | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the financial management of a cluster of academies, ensuring strong financial control, compliance and effective use of resources. Working closely with senior leaders and academy principals, you will oversee finance operations, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting while managing and developing a high-performing finance team.Key responsibilities: Lead and manage the Cluster Finance Team, providing coaching, development and performance management. Oversee month-end processes, financial reporting and compliance with Trust policies, ESFA requirements and accounting standards. Support academy leaders with financial advice, analysis, budgeting and decision-making. Lead annual budget setting, forecasting and financial planning across the cluster. Monitor academy budgets, identify efficiencies and drive continuous improvement in financial processes and controls. Act as the key contact for internal and external audits. Ensure accurate processing of income, expenditure, orders and payments across the academies. Build strong relationships with academy leaders, central finance teams and external stakeholders. About you: Qualifie... Permanent