As a £300m+ turnover charitable organisation and one of the largest Multi Academy Trusts in the UK, Oasis Community Learning delivers transformational, life-changing education and community impact in areas of social and economic deprivation. Our unwavering responsibility to our communities extends to our business and how we operate and are governed.

Controlling the finances of the Trust within the obligations and responsibilities of the Academies Financial Handbook whilst delivering exceptional financial advice to a range of stakeholders is a highly responsible role suited to an experienced Financial Controller, ideally with education and charity experience.

In return for bringing your expertise, insight and financial diligence, you shall benefit from a highly supportive environment within a team that has grown together over a number of years. You will gain access to a relevant and considered CPD programme and will enjoy working within a purpose led organisation with great ambition. An organisation that delivers real impact within communities that are often overlooked and underserved. The Oasis vision is for communities to be a place where everyone is included, regardless of background, status or label, where everyone is supported to make a contribution and to reach their ultimate potential.

If that sounds like the sort of organisation where you too can contribute and reach your absolute potential whilst positively impacting those around you – then we would love to hear from you.

The role:

There is a full job description attached, but in summary, in close partnership with Sarah Howells our CFO you will be responsible for providing a best in class financial management service that includes:

• Governance – financial statements, financial reports, board papers and finance policies

• Leadership – of Regional Finance managers, Central Finance team, to oversee best practice delivery to our Academies and to be a centre of excellence for sound financial knowledge as required

• Systems & Processes – responsibility for our Financial Management System and its outputs in close partnership with Payroll

• HMRC – lead contact point and responsible for our tax position and VAT submissions

• Academy Support- oversee production of academy and national budgets through your team of Regional Finance Managers

• Reporting – timely, accurate and compliant for a range of recipients: DfE, Trustees, ESFA, Companies House

What we are looking for:

• Educated to Degree level with an accountancy qualification

• Great communication skills

• Previous senior level experience – ideally within education

• Substantial financial management experience of a large annual budget

• Staff supervisory/management experience

• Experience of financial management and governance within a company and/or charity framework.

• Knowledge and full understanding of the financial procedures and regulations that apply to Academy Trusts.

• Knowledge of Education funding streams

• Experience of leading in complex technically demanding areas of statutory or tax compliance

You’ll demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and have a willingness to demonstrate alignment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.

If this all adds up to be a career move that matches your ambition – then we would love to hear from you.

Next Steps:

To apply, please complete the digital application form by 9am on the 29th August

Formal Interviews will take place on: 4th September 2025 in our offices in Birmingham

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role’

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours, which flow from the Oasis Community Learning ethos.

Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

Oasis Community Learning is a company limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 05398529.