About us and the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Trainee Finance & Data Analyst in a Multi Academy Trust (MAT).

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about finance, data analysis, and the education sector, particularly in the context of managing and supporting multiple academies.

As a Trainee Finance & Data Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting our finance team and leveraging data analysis to drive strategic decision-making and financial management across the MAT. This is a full-time position with the potential for growth and advancement within the organisation.

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant work samples or projects that demonstrate your skills in finance, data analysis, or the education sector within a multi-academy trust context.

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• A strong vision of Educational Excellence, Character Formation and Spiritual Insight
• Great opportunities for professional development
• NEST pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria
• O2 discounts
• NUS Card
• Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Access to multiple well-being programmes
• Cycle to work and Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes

Plus many more

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment within a Multi Academy Trust. As a Trainee Finance & Data Analyst, you will have the opportunity to work with experienced professionals who will mentor and guide you in your career development. Join our team and contribute to the success of our academies within the Multi Academy Trust through data-driven decision-making.

What will you do?

• Assist in the preparation and analysis of financial reports
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, patterns and insights
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including academy principals, finance staff, and administrators to gather data requirements
• Help identify process improvement opportunities in financial reporting and data analysis
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Maintenance of the accounting systems / software

For a more comprehensive list of the job responsibilities, please view the full Job Description

What are we looking for?

• Excellent communication, organisation and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Eagerness to learn and develop skills in finance & data analysis
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Prior experience or internships in finance & accounting
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people within the school

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the essential criteria and skills required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.