Deputy Finance Manager

Job Title : Deputy Finance Manager

Location : Waterlooville, Hampshire

Salary : £33,178 to £45,076 (Grade E / F) per annum - Initial PayScale and Duties will be dependent upon previous qualifications and experience held

Job Type : Permanent, Full time, 52 Weeks per year

Start Date : November 2025 or ASAP

About the role :

The Directors of the Edith Stein Catholic Academy Trust (ESCAT) are seeking to appoint a Deputy Finance Manager to join our hardworking, committed and enthusiastic team and to assist the Finance Manager in the smooth running of the finance function at Oaklands Catholic School and of the Trust.

The Initial PayScale will be dependent on previous experience and the level of qualifications already held. The Trust is willing to upskill the right candidate and pay will increase to reflect the duties, responsibilities and progress performed of the candidate.

The Directors are looking for someone who has a Level 4 AAT qualification or above, or working towards this. A proven track-record and experience in a finance role within an Academy Trust would be highly considered. Equally the Directors welcome applications from those with Finance management experience in the public sector.

The Trust is happy to provide the required training and development opportunity for the right candidate leading towards completion of a higher level qualification as required. This will be dependent on previous experience and the level of qualifications already held.

The successful candidate will initially work on providing financial management services across two schools and then other schools as they join the Trust and deputising for the Finance Manager when necessary.

Key Responsibilities :

Management

• Line manage the Finance Team by ensuring tasks and job roles are completed effectively and to a high-standard
• This includes ensuring performance management procedures are completed effectively and that staff training requirements are highlighted and addressed within the constraints of the CPD budget
• Ensure statutory and development CPD is completed for all staff for whom responsible

Financial Management

Administration

Further details related to the position can be found in the Application Pack on our website or is available on request.

About You : Essential :

The following would be desirable :

Benefits :

Please note all staff will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS application following the initial offer of employment.

Additional Information :

Closing date : Tuesday 30th September 2025

Interviews : Week commencing 6th October 2025

Please note that once you have applied for the role you will be sent an email with an application form to fill in.

This form will need to be fully completed and returned for your application to be considered.

Please click the APPLY to submit your application for this role and you will be sent an email with application forms to complete.

Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; Deputy Finance Services Manager, Assistant Finance Manager, Senior Accounting Manager, Financial Controller, Chief Financial Officer, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, CCAB Qualified Accountant, Senior Accountant, Finance Manager, Finance Supervisor, ACA, CIMA, ACCA may be considered for this role.