Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Permanent

Open to full-time, part-time, or term-time arrangements

Salary: £30,000 - 35,000 FTE, dependent on experience

Are you an analytical thinker with a passion for process improvement? Cheadle Hulme School is looking for a motivated Financial Analyst to support data‑led decision making and business development through financial insight. You will also play a key role in improving processes through the use of effective technology.

Reporting to the Technical Finance Manager, you will develop robust financial models and dynamic dashboards which enhance insights for decision makers. You will also support business development opportunities through preparing financial analysis and resource allocation tools.

In addition, you will be motivated by digital transformation, identifying and delivering opportunities to improve financial processes. Alongside this, you will work collaboratively across the school to understand operational drivers and streamline end‑to‑end processes and systems.

We are looking for a proactive and curious professional who is part qualified (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) or qualified by experience to join the finance team. You will have experience of working with financial data to deliver insight, and experience of using technology to deliver efficiencies.

A full job description is attached.

This job is based on site in Cheadle Hulme, however the working pattern for this role is open to discussion and we welcome applications from candidates interested in full‑time, part‑time or term‑time working arrangements, subject to the needs of the School.

In return, CHS offers a warm and welcoming community, and the chance to work in a school where inclusion and care are at the heart of everything we do. Study support is also available for the successful candidate to complete a relevant professional finance qualification.

Cheadle Hulme School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date:
Monday 23rd February at 8am

We reserve the right to close applications early if sufficient interest is received.