Head of Finance

Head of FinanceSalary: 58,973 - 67,994 per annum Location: 1 Angel Square, Manchester/hybrid working (2 days on-site per week)Contract: Permanent, 37 hours FTEClosing date: 23:59pm, Monday 20 July 2026Overview of the Head of Finance roleSellick Partnership is currently partnered with Co-op Academies Trust to recruit an experienced Head of Finance to join their central finance team. This is a key leadership opportunity within a growing, values-led Multi Academy Trust, supporting strong financial governance, regulatory compliance, internal control and sustainable decision-making across a complex organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Director and Deputy CEO, providing assurance to senior leaders, Trustees and academy leaders that public funds are managed effectively and aligned to educational priorities.Key responsibilities of the Head of Finance will include- Provide strategic and operational financial leadership across the Trust- Support the Finance Director in delivering the long-term financial strategy- Embed strong financial governance, internal controls and risk management- Ensure compliance with the Academies Trust Handbook, ESFA requirements, funding agreements and Trust policies- Lead and develop the finance leadership team, including Purchase to Pay, Systems and Treasury functions- Oversee cashflow forecasting, liquidity planning, reserves, investments and financial sustainability- Drive improvement across financial systems, ..... full job details .....