Central Finance Manager

Salary

XCET 9 £39,799 - £43,195 (

FTE

£42,958 - £46,624) per annum, dependant on experience.

Hours

36 hours per week, 42 weeks per year - flexible working/term-time considered.

Location

Based centrally in Chertsey.

Start Date

ASAP. The Xavier Catholic Education Trust (Xavier CET) are looking to appoint a Central Finance Manager to provide financial management to a portfolio of primary schools. Acting as the bridge between schools and central finance team, the role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial accounts and working across Trust systems to deliver high-quality financial reporting and planning. Working in partnership with Headteachers and school leaders to support informed decision making and ensure the best use of resources, while ensuring compliance with Trust policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will be an experienced accountant with a passion for delivering high quality results in all aspects of finance. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Relevant accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIPFA, CIMA or equivalent) or significant equivalent experience.Experience of budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.Excellent customer-facing skills and a proactive, solution-focused approach.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Excellent organisational skills; managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

Why Join Us

Be part of a values-driven Trust with a strong sense of purpose. Work alongside dedicated and supportive professionals making a real difference in children’s lives.Employee Benefits Scheme.26 days of annual leave (increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service) plus bank holidays.

Xavier Catholic Education Trust

The Xavier CET is a Surrey based, Catholic Trust currently made up of four secondary schools and nineteen primary schools. Xavier CET is a dynamic, highly effective trust of successful schools providing the children in our care with the best possible education within a caring and supportive Catholic ethos.We support the spiritual, moral, social, cultural and physical development of each child, as well as maximising progress, achievement and attainment to ensure their intellectual growth and to fulfil their potential.The Xavier CET also leads the Teach SouthEast partnership and is a Teaching School Hub.Our mission is to inspire, nurture and fulfil the calling of every person we encounter and the potential of every school we serve; growing together in faith, hope and love. We follow the example and teachings of Christ and everything we do will be inspired by gospel values. We strive for excellence in all areas of our work and cherish every child in our care.

Applications by application form only, no CVs.Early application is recommended as we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time during the recruitment process.

Closing Date

Monday 21st September 2026 at 9am.

Interviews

TBC