Cluster Finance Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the top schools for progress in the country.

We are a high performing school and have a relentless focus on high standards in all that we do. We work together to dismantle any barriers to learning and achievement and have a total belief that every student can be successful regardless of their starting point.

We ensure that our classrooms are disruption-free so our teachers can focus on the main thing – teaching and learning. We have a strict discipline policy, and the senior team run daily centralised detentions so that consequences are immediate and teacher time is protected.

Paddington Academy is a mixed Academy for 1,200 students aged 11-18. The Academy was judged to be outstanding by OFSTED in 2011 and was described by the Education Minister as a ‘jewel in the crown of state education’.

Our thriving and oversubscribed academy also has a large Sixth Form with over 300 students, and we have consistently been in the top 10 schools for student progress for the last six years.

Paddington Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job description

Join Our Team as a Cluster Finance Manager - Make an Impact Across Five Academies!

Are you a strategic finance professional looking for a role where you can make a real difference? The West London Cluster comprising Paddington Academy, Holland Park School, The Elms Academy, The Hurlingham Academy, and Ernest Bevin Academy is looking for a Cluster Finance Manager to drive financial excellence across our schools.

As a key member of the leadership team, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping financial strategy, optimising resources, and supporting academy based staff to ensure the best outcomes for our students.

In this role, you will:

✔️ Work closely with the Senior Executive Business Manager to develop high quality financial strategies that maximise resources and impact.

✔️ Provide expert support to academy based staff on finance and resource management.

✔️ Ensure financial compliance, implementing systems and procedures that align with United Learning policies.

✔️ Deliver accurate and timely financial reports to Head Office, keeping everything on track.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-academy environment and is eager to make a lasting impact.

We reserve the right to close this advert ahead of schedule if we receive a strong number of applications.