Finance Manager High School

Applications close on 15th December 2025 at 10 am

We are seeking a dedicated Finance Manager to join our team. This is a very important role within the school as it will continue to support me to provide robust management to the school budget and secure potential income generation in the longer-term.

• Lead and manage the financial resources to meet the schools' strategic aims, including budget planning, budget modelling and maintenance of financial probity.
• Manage and monitor spending of budgets, as required by the governing body, ensuring financial probity and that audit recommendations and FMS requirements are implemented.
• Lead and manage the work of the finance staff, ensuring that an effective financial service is provided.
• Manage complex administrative procedures.
• Assist with the development of policies and procedures as required.

• Educated to degree level or hold an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline or demonstrate substantial related knowledge, experience and competence.
• Financial management experience and knowledge of financial policy and standards, normally holding a financial qualification, e.g. AAT/CIPFA/CCAB/DSBM/ADSBM.
• While experience in school finance is desirable, if you have a secure knowledge of financial management and transferable skills, we would still very much like to hear from you.

• Make a real difference to the lives of young people.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

Brecon High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all groups and backgrounds.

If you are interested in the post and would like to arrange an informal discussion with the Headteacher, please email Miriam Coleman (mco).

All applicants are asked to complete the application form provided and outline how your skills, experience and qualities make you the ideal person to join the school.