Finance Manager

Finance Manager, Edgbaston, Permanent, £40,000-£50,000, Office Based Role Greenwell Gleeson are working exclusively with an organisation based just on the outskirts of Birmingham who are seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to join their dynamic team at a well‑established private school. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing the school's finances and supporting its continued growth and excellence.

• Lead the preparation and management of the school's annual budget and financial forecasts
• Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports for senior leadership and governors
• Oversee day‑to‑day financial operations, including payroll, purchasing and cash flow management
• Manage the billing and collection of school fees and monitor debtor balances
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards and internal policies
• Liaise with auditors and manage year‑end accounts and statutory reporting
• Develop and maintain strong financial controls and procedures
• Manage and support finance team members

• Professionally qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience
• Experienced in financial management, ideally within education or a similar environment
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail
• A confident communicator, able to present financial information clearly
• Proficient in financial systems and Excel
• Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team

• Experience in a fee‑paying school or similar organisation
• Knowledge of VAT, payroll and pensions
• Experience working with governors or trustees

• Free child place
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Term Time – 8.15am‑4.15pm / Non Term Time – 1 Day WFH, 9am‑3pm

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