Finance Manager

Job Details

Job role:

Administration, HR, data and finance.

Visa sponsorship:
Visas cannot be sponsored.

Working pattern:
Full time – 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Contract type:
Permanent.

Pay scale:
Level 6 – SCP 24-29 £ 36,508 – £40,958.

• Support the Headteacher and Finance Lead in overseeing the day‑to‑day financial operations of the school, ensuring accuracy, transparency and compliance with the Local Authority’s (LA) financial regulations and the school’s financial policies.
• Manage the day‑to‑day running of the Finance Office, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded; maintain accurate budget monitoring records, providing regular updates and forecasts to budget holders, the Headteacher, and the Governing Board.
• Plan, manage and monitor the school’s budget to ensure financial sustainability and best value for money promptly, accurately and in compliance with LA and school procedures.
• Liaise with suppliers and service providers, obtain quotes and negotiate terms in accordance with the school’s Best Value Policy.

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Finance Manager to join this high‑achieving and successful school. The role offers a pathway for colleagues wishing to develop into a more senior position.

Working time will be 37 hours a week and we will consider applicants for term‑time and full‑time placement.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.